We are doing a front end redo on my sons A coupe ,dropped 32 axle ,32 stub axles ,hydraulic brakes ,,it's probably a roundabout way but down here Lincoln parts aren't about and,,Trying to keep a reasonable budget and improvise a bit along the way ,,I found some International pickup backing plates with all the hardware for reconditioning for $60 ,they are 12 inch X 1.75 shoes ,,so I had a look at using them ,,they are flatter in profile ,I had them machined to fit the circle on the stub and drill the mount holes ,,having read about the Buick conversions using 48 ford hubs with the drums outside ,,it might work for mine ,,had the hubs machined for a small step and a adaptor ring to centre the drum ,, a small spacer between the drum and hub to adjust the drum to shoe alignment ,,late model wheel cylinders will fit with an extra mount hole drilled ,,the original International cylinders where only one sided ,,
hello rod ive got some of these inter brakes I'm planning on using on my 32 project so its great to see you doing the research and development for me , please explain why your not using the inter w/cyl , I'm not being smart at all just would be open to any sugestions , if the work good I might put a set on my 35 as well
Always glad to help Scott ,,the wheel cylinders I have are just a rusty lump so I thought it'd be easier to install the late type ,,I presume there'd be nothing wrong using the single sided ones if I got them repaired ,,my brake man said the new ones will work ok ,,the self energising action I suppose is one sided,,if all works out with the F100 fronts on the rear I've already done ,,all up with 4 new brake drums the 4 corners will have cost about $1100,,
If your "single sided" wheel cylinders contain only one piston, they are a Uno-Servo brake design that results in pretty normal braking going forward, but much reduced braking in reverse, so keep that in mind. This design is more suited for hydraulic trailer brakes using surge hitch actuation, to allow backing up. I would not use them on a vehicle.
Those backing plates look a whole lot like early 50's Ford F-2 backing plates. Some dips and dents in slightly different places, and the center hole is cut differently, but overall they have the same look and offset. The F-2 is commonly used with a finned Buick drum brake conversion. Your project shows another good way to do it. Thanks.
I'm thinking as130 has the same , good to see your keeping the price down Rod that whats its about safe and affordable
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