Brake Drum

[Brian54]

In my search for 1954 brake drums I purchased one with the number 1159; it is a Kelsey Hayes and doesn't fit the front . Any info regarding what it will fit will be appreciated .

 

[KULTULZ]

You can have the original drums re-done with a liner (quality).

Would that interest you?

Otherwise it will be most likely a CHI-COM SLOPPY COPY.

1954 FORD - FRONT or REAR?

 

[Brian54]

Fortunately,I have finished my search and this one is an extra .You are absolutely correct regarding some of the inferior parts on the market.

 

[evintho]

DC has new drums for ridiculous prices.......
https://www.dennis-carpenter.com/ca...4RKRRsHyjrl5sj28ktnec7fBZn5t7X3RoCMC0QAvD_BwE

Or, you can do what most of us have done. Order a Raybestos 1634R for a '68 Mustang from RockAuto for $36. As always, I would recommend having it turned to true it up. Pretty sure they're manufactured overseas.

https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinf...oVpKADOPYTFxmFRci2YjT4bMuf4LNJQkDN00CgdlqQg==

 

[KULTULZ]

Well, here is the problem(s) with a 54 FORD (as it was a changeover year).

The car (as it was built) can take four different front hub-drum assy's and there are two drum sizes for the rear. They are also different from 55/56. It depends on the brake size(s).

The actual brake size(s) will be given in the 1954 FORD WSM at the end of the BRAKES SECTION (SPECS).

Do you have a receipt for the K-H drum? Maybe call the seller and ask what their listings say.

 

[Brian54]

The Carpenter drum is an 11 inch and pricey. The ''extra"one I have (1159)is an unknown and the only reason I would like to find out what it fits is curiosity.

 

[KULTULZ]

The ''extra"one I have (1159)is an unknown and the only reason I would like to find out what it fits is curiosity.

The PN K-H 1159 does not show on a search. That is why I suggested you contact the seller.

 

[Brian54]

Thanks for the responses ; unfortunately , the seller is no longer available.

 

[KULTULZ]

Thanks for the responses ; unfortunately , the seller is no longer available.

Is there any ID NOS stamped on the drum? If it is actually a K-H drum, it should have an ID.

 

[Brian54]

The only other stamping on the drum is the number 4 .

 

[KULTULZ]

Has to be CHI-CON, BENDIX and K-H were proud of their products and tagged them (along with FOMOCO TAG if FORD specific).

There used to be rolleyes changeover catalogs that would show you interchange on components like this.

Look what I came across while searching for something else -

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=343523

 

[Brian54]

The Mustang plan was on the table until I located a NOS drum as well as a machine shop that turns what I already had .

 

[KULTULZ]

Was it a HUB & DRUM or just a drum (need to be pressed onto the hub).

Many drums will interchange but FOMOCO sold them (FRT) as an assembly for easier/quicker service repair. Aftermarket (especially these days) will be bare drum only.

I like the MUST upgrade as you can bring self-adjusters with them.

 

[Brian54]

Drum only ; I have seen them together (Concours Parts had a pair for sale a while back but I was a little slow on the draw ).