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06-16-2014, 12:43 PM | #21 |
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Re: 35 Ford Brake problems
OK, My confusion is in the fact that lugs appear to be part of drum.
The drums I've found (Speedway,MT) seem to require a different Hub ? Such as Speedway 910-65450. |
06-16-2014, 01:08 PM | #22 |
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Re: 35 Ford Brake problems
The replacement drum, above, is for the 40-41 style of brake. These drums have the hub flange inside the drum. The 46-48 style you have has the flange (flat plate)outside the drum. They do make a drum for your application. I suggest you contact MT Car Products. If you want to keep your hubs (and save some $) you will have to change the wheel studs. The studs hold the hub onto the old drum and are usually destroyed removing the old drum. MT has the studs and can instruct you on installing. Your also going to need the spacers for the wire rims, if you want to use them.
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06-16-2014, 01:34 PM | #23 |
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Re: 35 Ford Brake problems
Thanks! I sent them a note. They only show the early style drum.This has also cleared up some confusion in my very confused saga!
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06-16-2014, 03:20 PM | #24 |
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Re: 35 Ford Brake problems
Something to consider when using the front brake drums with outer hub flange is the manufacturers placement of balance weights on the outside of the drum that may interfer with the back area on the Ford wire wheels. Not all of these drums have those balance weights, but on those that do, the weights may need to be removed and relocated, or the drum, hub, wheel and tire could be dynamically balanced together while on the vehicle. This is one reason why I prefer the early style drum with inner hub flange or the reproduction drums & hubs.
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06-16-2014, 04:36 PM | #25 |
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Food for thought! Thanks
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06-16-2014, 08:55 PM | #26 |
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06-17-2014, 12:20 AM | #27 |
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Re: 35 Ford Brake problems
ok, heres a pic with the spacer installed, this is a 34 front end using the 42-48 spindles drums.
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06-17-2014, 10:52 AM | #28 |
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Re: 35 Ford Brake problems
I may have found a set. Anyone know what the ID should be on these ?
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06-17-2014, 11:03 AM | #29 |
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12.000 inches.
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06-17-2014, 12:08 PM | #30 |
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Thanks! Anyone know which years they stamped wear limits on them ?
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06-17-2014, 12:15 PM | #31 |
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I dunno, but I would like to make sure my brakes were beyond repair myself before replacing them on a mechanics say so. These ain't like changing discs on a focus, the parts are available, but getting them set up right can be a pain. Often you're better off just working with what you have. Just exactly how bad are the ones you have now? How often/hard/fast/far do you want to drive? You could put all new stuff on there and never drive it far or often you might never even bed the new stuff in.
Because I don't know the answers to the questions on usage, it is hard to say whether replacing is the best option, I'm just trying to point out that it is not always the best way in all cases. Mart. |
06-17-2014, 12:31 PM | #32 |
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IF your buddy's brake shop is, in fact, a "qualified" brake-service provider, their shop should possess at least one device which is capable of accurately measuring the diameter of your current drums. They should be able to tell you (within .001") the diameter of the drums which they deemed to be "shot". IF your drums measured less than 12.060" and they ARE round and reasonably smooth, they should be safe and usable, unless the brake shop can point-out OTHER issues (of which there COULD be several) that would deem them un-usable ("shot"). DD |
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06-17-2014, 04:17 PM | #34 |
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Thanks for the reply's. I live on a steep hill (strike #1)
Brakes aren't too good and chatter (strike #2) I like to drive my cars to meets. I have a strong sense of self preservation. My friend runs a Midas shop. He's also a drag racer and won the nationals in the 60's. He'd go a little "beyond" if I asked him but he said they "won't go no more". Buttoned it back up for no charge. If I can find some workable outer hub drums, it is a simple (relatively) fix. If not, it means changing out the hubs, drums and putting in some spacers. I'm compounding the problem because I want to keep the 35 wires on there too. I've gotten a quick education on Ford brakes,thanks to a lot of folks on this forum. I've come across some used units but I want to make sure they're not "well used". |
06-17-2014, 07:18 PM | #35 |
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How bad is the surface of the drums.
If you don,t know the car replace the wheel cylinders and if shoes are worm less then half. Then just put your old drums back on. |
06-18-2014, 06:26 AM | #36 |
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Bad enough to where they are chattering and not slowing me down at a rate I'd like.
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06-18-2014, 01:08 PM | #38 |
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As I understand it, for earlier drums, I'll have to change hubs. I'll need the hubs, then a bearing spacer for the new hub. Regardless, I know I'll need the spacer that goes behind the wheel but IF I can find a decent set of drums, it is simpler than changing out hubs etc.
Hubs are roughly 140 apiece. Drums 125. Pretty soon you're up $600+.Also more to change out and sometimes "fit". Trying to avoid reinventing the wheel so to speak. |
06-18-2014, 01:51 PM | #39 |
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I've heard that oversize brake linings were sometimes used back in the day if the drum was a little sketchy. Legal or not? Appropriate or not?
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06-18-2014, 03:01 PM | #40 |
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You don't need a bearing spacer as your spindles are the correct ones for the hubs and brakes.
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