1952-59 ford social group @ hamb-bone
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down-the-road
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You have to check in with the three-headed monster first!
Now let's se if I can get these steps in the right order and maybe add a couple of pictures to go with them.
1. Click on the tab with three heads to get a list.
2. Click on the words SOCIAL FORUMS to get another list.
3. Click on the word Brands to get the list of forums identified by vehicle brand.
4. Click on the words 1952-59 Ford Social Group. If you are already a member, you see the posts in that group.
5. You need to join the group if you see (You have insufficient privileges to post here.) Click on the words Social Forum Tools to get another list.
6. Click on the words JOIN SOCIAL FORUM. Now you are a member and can see posts in the forum.
Just close the window when you are done with the posts. You can drop your membership in the the group if you go back to Social Forum Tools and click the words LEAVE SOCIAL FORUM.
Now let's see if I can get the pictures in here in the correct order. It is tricky at first to get into the HAMB social forum, but it is easier to post pictures over there. Both places have a bunch of great guys and great information!
Now let's se if I can get these steps in the right order and maybe add a couple of pictures to go with them.
1. Click on the tab with three heads to get a list.
2. Click on the words SOCIAL FORUMS to get another list.
3. Click on the word Brands to get the list of forums identified by vehicle brand.
4. Click on the words 1952-59 Ford Social Group. If you are already a member, you see the posts in that group.
5. You need to join the group if you see (You have insufficient privileges to post here.) Click on the words Social Forum Tools to get another list.
6. Click on the words JOIN SOCIAL FORUM. Now you are a member and can see posts in the forum.
Just close the window when you are done with the posts. You can drop your membership in the the group if you go back to Social Forum Tools and click the words LEAVE SOCIAL FORUM.
Now let's see if I can get the pictures in here in the correct order. It is tricky at first to get into the HAMB social forum, but it is easier to post pictures over there. Both places have a bunch of great guys and great information!
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down-the-road
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CORNFUSED! HEE-HAW! Start here..
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JeffB2
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What it all comes down to on the self adjusters is to find a later model Ford that uses the same brake shoes then you use the same hardware and adjuster kits. The first one we did in the Group was the 1952-54 Fords they use the same shoes as 1967-72 Mustangs so that made it easy. One little trick is to use the Rock Auto catalog online when you click on a brake shoe part number you get a pop up showing other cars that use the same shoes self adjusters became more standard about 1962 and later.
KULTULZ
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I was wondering where you were. Remember we had a discussion here previously about the conversion. You said one would either modify the retaining pin (2027 in Ill) or Modify the spring retainer (2028) by narrowing its' thickness I believe.
And now you are saying to find a later shoe(s) with later webbing that will accept the self-adjusting components. Makes sense to me. But if the FORD has 11" shoes and the MUST has 10" shoes, will the cable be long enough for the earlier shoe?
I just noticed you say your social group has a FAQ which I failed to notice. Is there more info there?
FORD actually began install in 1958, but there is nothing in the MPC about it or the SHOP MANUAL(S). MERC has the info.
Anywho, I began to think (not common) that a front disc swap needs the rear self-adjusters to keep the drums in proper adjustment so as not to over work the disc.
THANX!
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JeffB2
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You match the aduster and hardware kits to the shoes 10" to 10" and 11 " to " 11 taking also the width into account as well. This has become an issue with most 1955-59 Fords as finding drums and shoes for these has become a nightmare for many check out the link here: https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog...+v8,1435194,brake+&+wheel+hub,brake+shoe,1688 Notice that a lot of the cars in the list are pre-60's that did not use self adjusters.The 1957-59 Ford 9" rear ends have been in demand for swaps for years in 50's Fords and have become pricey so in some cases swapping out the backing plates for a later Ford that you can get drums and shoes and hardware more readily might be in order.
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KULTULZ
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Hey, THANX for that info JeffB2COOL. I saw entries on your HAMB-BONE site suggesting using later brake assemblies and like the reference you gave to period correct dual reservoir master cylinders as to rebuilding a correct take-off as opposed to buying an off-shore look-a-like.
THANX again as I think I am about to speed on retro-fitting.
Now one has to worry about finding a correct/undamaged set of later shoes that can be re-lined.
KULTULZ
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That would be most helpful and appreciated.
What I am trying to ascertain is how to do a disc swap correctly using only FORD parts (NO GM - Off-Shore).
I will PM you my address as I still have a few outstanding warrants floating and they are starting to get close again ...
51504bat
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I don't know if nascardave is still active on the board or not but he would be a go to guy about info on front discs with stock parts. A very helpful guy. Don't know if he'll see this thread or not. You might try a PM also. He has been a world of help on my '54 Ranch Wagon project.
KULTULZ
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And I forgot to THANK YOU for that ...
If it wasn't for bad manners, the boy would have none at all ...
KULTULZ
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Which DISC SWAP SYSTEM did you decide to go with on your '54?
paul2748
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What car are you planning to put discs on. One source for disc brake conversion is Engineered Components Inc (ECI).. They make disc brake conversions for a lot of different applications. Been around a long time. I have one on their set up for bigger brakes on a Mustang II front end. No problems in 25 years.
paul2748
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If your working on an early TBird (55-57) then CASCO and Hill's have a conversion kit (they both look the same in their respective catalogs). Just got one from Hills and its looks good, haven't started to install yet. It uses Mustang rotors and the 4 piston calipers. Seems to have very good directions.. Kit contains dual master cylinder, heat guard for the master, brake lines, seals, spacers, bearings and proportioning valve with bracket.. Kind of expensive though, around 1,400 bucks.