rear wheel cylinders

[Kevin in MT]

does the larger bore go to the front or rear brake shoe?

 

[Bob G/Spanaway]

Always toward the front.
Whether on the front or rear wheel.

 

[Kevin in MT]

thanks a bunch, now i know it' me that screwed up and not the parts house, i thought i had 2 rights so i ordered a new left now i have 3 lefts. great!

 

[Mart]

Yeah, that sucks. I always remember the big cylinder bore and longer shoe to the front. Early ford brakes only, but that's all I tend to mess with. A lot of rear wheel cylinders get fitted backwards because the pipe run seems more natural entering from a forward direction. When fitted correctly the pipe enters from the rearward direction.

Check the other thread re rear wheel cylinders- there are a lot out there machined incorrectly which can leak right out of the box.

http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=99059

Mart.