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Turdytoo · 04-21-2014, 08:03 AM

I have been told that you need hydraulic drums with the hub outboard and drum inboard if your going to run wire wheels. Since my '35 rear axle came with wires, why would I need to swap rear drums if I put '48 hydraulic backing plates on with my bent spoke Kelseys?

Robert Dip · 04-21-2014, 08:15 AM

Do not know who told you that....retain your original '35 drums, use the '48 back plates, and you are good to go. FYI....the '35 drum is the only year that the drums are for wire wheels and have the 1 3/4" wide linings, just like the '48. Robert

Turdytoo · 04-21-2014, 08:20 AM

Thanks, that makes since but making since isn't always right.

Fred A · 04-28-2014, 05:16 PM

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Always a great way to start a question. I have a hydraulic brake rear that works well with '35 drums but the front didn't seem to like the offset of the '35-'36 spindles until I slipped on some '39-'40 Lincoln deep offset brakes. Didn't finish the job because a change of plans included some wider wheels for radials and the spokes were not part of the plan. We've all been told a lot of things but when it comes to old fords the variations can become confusing. There are several ways to get where you want, but they may seem odd.

As for the Kelseys and the post war drums. There is often some grinding or fitting needed. Usually better to start with the '40-42 drums which need the spacer ring to support the inside of the wire wheel. The need for the ring is why the '35 drum is recommended and they can be cheap. Good Luck: Fred A

04-21-2014, 08:03 AM	#1
Turdytoo Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Benton Arkansas Posts: 60	Kelsey's and hydraulic brakes. I have been told that you need hydraulic drums with the hub outboard and drum inboard if your going to run wire wheels. Since my '35 rear axle came with wires, why would I need to swap rear drums if I put '48 hydraulic backing plates on with my bent spoke Kelseys?

04-21-2014, 08:15 AM	#2
Robert Dip Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Candiac, Qc. Posts: 483	Re: Kelsey's and hydraulic brakes. Do not know who told you that....retain your original '35 drums, use the '48 back plates, and you are good to go. FYI....the '35 drum is the only year that the drums are for wire wheels and have the 1 3/4" wide linings, just like the '48. Robert

04-21-2014, 08:20 AM	#3
Turdytoo Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Benton Arkansas Posts: 60	Re: Kelsey's and hydraulic brakes. Thanks, that makes since but making since isn't always right.

04-28-2014, 05:16 PM	#4
Fred A Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Encino California, near Burbank Posts: 935	I've Been Told? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Always a great way to start a question. I have a hydraulic brake rear that works well with '35 drums but the front didn't seem to like the offset of the '35-'36 spindles until I slipped on some '39-'40 Lincoln deep offset brakes. Didn't finish the job because a change of plans included some wider wheels for radials and the spokes were not part of the plan. We've all been told a lot of things but when it comes to old fords the variations can become confusing. There are several ways to get where you want, but they may seem odd. As for the Kelseys and the post war drums. There is often some grinding or fitting needed. Usually better to start with the '40-42 drums which need the spacer ring to support the inside of the wire wheel. The need for the ring is why the '35 drum is recommended and they can be cheap. Good Luck: Fred A Last edited by Fred A; 04-28-2014 at 05:25 PM.