F100 brakes ...does this look right???

I'm tryin to put f100 brakes on the round 40 spindles. I think it's gonna take too much grinding to make it work. I check the backing plates side to side and this is the best way to have them. I started to grind the spindle but it's gonna need a lot more for the hose to fit.
Clark

 

Here's a pic with the hose. Is there a better wheel cylinder or hose I could run?? Or do I have to get out the big grinding wheels??
Thanks, Clark

 

run a short piece of hardline from the wheel cylinder to the hose... save ya some grinding.

 

I did it once and don't remember grinding that much. Your's looks different. Are you sure they're F-100, or maybe F-1? Do F-1 fit differently?

Sorry no firm answers other than "that looks funny".


- alchemy

 

it takes a lot of grinding...i like to spread the grinding out over a broader area ,instead of just a spot for the hose,so it is not so noticable...make sure the backing plates are on the correct side. here are the spindles/brakes on my 36 (p***enger side,your picture was driver side)

 

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I'd say 36er's wheel cylinders look a little different than yours. Maybe they have the hose at a slightly different angle than yours?

I ground my spindle like 36er did. But I can't remember if my wheel cylinder is like his.

 

Those wheel cylinders are slightly different.

The hose seems to run more horizintal on the ones 36-3window posted.
So-What's run down hill,creating more of an interference.

Or is it an optical illusion?

 

The hose points towards the back Chop...
Probably just a different manufacturer of wheel cyls Unk.
The damned water pump I just put on the Chevelle was slightly thicker than the old one where the power steering bracket bolt goes thru it. Would have been nice to discover this BEFORE I put the pump in the car. Was a ***** to get in there and grind it down in place. Close enough only happens in horseshoes and hand grenades. Everything else you have to modify or adapt to fit!

 

Grind more... I had to.

Sam.

 

I'm using F100 front brakes on my Roadster, my spindles must be a different year ( they are more squared off between the backing plate bolts )
I was able to get some Brake hoses that have a longer metal end on them at the cylinder side, the Hex is more than a inch farther away from the mounting surface.
That gave me all the clearace I needed, W/O any grinding of the spindle...

 

Like this, metalshapes? The numbers are worn off now, but your parts guy should be able to get them for you. I got mine at;

http://www.greensalescompany.com/

I did have to grind the spindle a bit.
Mutt

 

Yeah, like that Mutt...
Thanks for posting the pic.

 

Thanks for all the replies and pics. 36's look like they clear better than mine. I stole the brakes off of Motormikey(gotta replace them soon)so I'm not sure of the year they came off of. I need brake hoses like Mutt has. I think I could get away with the amount I already ground out.
Thanks again, Clark

 

Metalshapes sounds like you have the later spindles. I heard they fit a little better than the round ones.

Mutt or Metalshapes...you wouldn't happen to know what those hoses are for or numbers??? Good parts men are few and far between these days. I love tellin them I need a radiator hose for a Model A with a 350 in it. They just start to cry and mumble they want their mommies.
Clark
Clark

 

SoWhat - the hoses are for f-100's IIRC. I'll try to get the number off of it tomorrow, but as I said, they were worn off. If you call the company I posted, and tell them what you want, they will know. It also looks like you have different wheel cylinders too.

Mutt

 

I dont know the number, but I can try and find out.
If I remember right they are the hoses for an early Ford truck, maybe even the hoses that came with those brakes???...

 

I do have one parts guy that is good and he said they are the same but the angle must be a little more than normal.

I think the hoses will solve my problem. I just didn't wat to grind too much off.
Clark

 

Clark, I think I found the boxes that my hoses came in.
Raybestos.
I am not absolutly sure, so check before you buy.
I found 3 boxes, 2 with the Number BH23807, and 1 with Number BH25665.
The first ones ( 23807 ) are probbably what you need, but I gave you the other Number too, just in case...

 

I don't care what the rest of the guys say.....you're alright Metalshapes.
Thanks I'll try them tomorrow.
Clark

 

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I guess I've got you fooled

 

I have the same setup on my `31 truck, I have the cylinders the opposite way 'round to you i.e. the hose exits to the rear. I think this way the whole cylinder fits better in relation to the kingpin boss, can't be sure without tryin' it but it looks that way. Get some hoses for a `60 F100, they have a plain bit around 1" long as it leaves the cylinder with the spanner hex on the end of that, should give you some more clearance. Kerry.

 

When I said the cylinders on the wrong side I meant the entire backing plate is on the wrong side. Now i'm confused, I have the same hoses as you tho' and you would'nt see mine had been ground at all without gettin' down and lookin'. KT.