1949 ford f1 front brake drums

[New24ords]

I heard a rumour that rear brake drums from a 1986 Ford F-150 are a replacement for my 1949 front drums. Anyone else try this

 

[TJ]

Why not take your old drum to the local parts store and compare it to the later Ford drum? Then you will know for sure if they interchange.

 

[Bob C]

See post #6 at the link. https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=263791&highlight=F1+front+drums


Bob

 

[JSeery]

I heard a rumour that rear brake drums from a 1986 Ford F-150 are a replacement for my 1949 front drums. Anyone else try this

Yes, they are what I use. The difference is they are more squared off vs the more dished shape of f1 drums. This leaves about a 1/2 inch or so of extra drum (the drum brake surface is wider than the shoes).

 

[1948F-1Pickup]

I heard a rumour that rear brake drums from a 1986 Ford F-150 are a replacement for my 1949 front drums. Anyone else try this

That's what's on my '48.