I have a huck brake rear on my 54 for some reason unknown to me. I had to
replace one of the drums and took the old one to a junk yard specializing in
older cars. They had everything arranged on racks, so after about ten
minutes, I saw one.
If you can find such a yard, your chances will be increased. Unfortunately,
you couldn't do this by phone, because the staff didn't know that they had
one. I had to go look myself, with a clear idea of what I was looking for.
Regards,
Grant S.
Los Angeles
-----Original Message-----
From: Allen Jones <jonesal@u.washington.edu>
To: oletrucks@autox.team.net <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Date: Thursday, July 20, 2000 1:38 PM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Front brake parts
>'50 and older drums are very scarce, however can still be found in
>pick-n-pulls, and I'm not aware of any aftermarket manufactures of drums.
>If the drums have already been turned past the recommended limit, I'd
>suggest either finding used ones, or go with an upgrade (safety first,
man).
>Yes, the '51+ backing plate is a bolt up to the front axle and I would
guess
>are much more available (the only question I have: will the '51+ hubs fit
a
>'50- spindle? -- experts, what say you? If not, your tape measure will
tell
>you if you can push the '51+ drum on your '48 spindles). Your approach is
>right to find take-offs from someone upgrading their truck. In regards to
>the rear brakes, if you retain your '48 axle housing, you will have to have
>a '51+ backing plate also to make the full conversion. It requires messing
>around by removing the rivets and notching the *seal and bearing retainer
>housing* so the backing plate will slide on. It's a job, but doable.
>
>Another option is to put disk brakes up front. You need the hubs from a
>'54+ (and the matching bearings and races), the brackets from Buffalo
>(vendor list), misc. brake parts, and you're set. I'm told the '54+ hub
>will fit your spindle. Not original, but a nice setup that fits on the
>stock spindle/axle, you can keep your stock wheels, and it doesn't move the
>lateral position of the wheel out. A thought.
>
>Good luck! The huck brakes are great when they work, but I think more a
>pain than the Bendix design when they don't......
>
>Allen in Seattle
>'50 3100
>Inliner No. 2235
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: <MKlepp4335@cs.com>
>To: <old-chevy-truck@egroups.com>; <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
>Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2000 12:45 PM
>Subject: [oletrucks] Front brake parts
>
>
>> I need help from someone with experience or access to an interchange
>manual.
>> My '48 Huck front brake drums were well worn and after turning and adding
>new
>> shoes, they only partially engage when the pedal is held down hard. I
>have
>> the adjusters maxed out, and everything bled perfectly, but still the
>fronts
>> are nearly useless. I have some choices:
>>
>> 1. Search for new (used) drums for my exisiting Huck brakes and proceed.
>> 2. Search for oversize brake shoes (do they still make them?)
>> 3. Replace the front brakes with '51 or newer (thru 59?) more modern
>brakes.
>>
>> Can the complete '51-59 brake assembly be bolted to my spindles? Who has
>> done this mod before? If the interchange is a bolt-on, who has '51 or
>newer
>> brake assemblies lying around? You guys with the front clips could be my
>> savior here. Thanks as always.
>>
>> Mike Klepp
>> '48 3100
>> Wichita Falls, TX
>> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>>
>
>oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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