Im considering purchasing a 1951 F7, which will need brake work to be driven again. Ive been doing research, and it seems brake cylinders can be difficult to replace or even rebuild due to available parts. Before I jump into the purchase, I want to know what my options can be. Have parts come available since? Can modifications be done to accept an available cylinder? Well known source to rebuild/sleeve that will stand by there work?

Thanks Adam

 

Unless the existing cylinders are rusted extremely bad in the fitting area most cylinders can be sleeved and be good as or better than new.
And BTW, Welcome to the forum. Pictures of the truck?

 

No pictures of the truck yet. I havent purchased it yet, but if I do I'll gladly post some pictures.

 

Contact JobLot Automotive in Utica, NY on Monday to see if they can help you. You can also contact Chuck at Chuck's Trucks, LLC.

 

Previous threads have told me they dont carry the rear cylinders. But I will try calling them tomorrow and see what they have to offer.

Thanks Adam

 

Call Chuck, too, at Chuck's Trucks. He may be able to rebuild yours or find you a set.

 

Welcome to FTE

1948/52 F7/F8 / 1953/56 F700/750/800/900 / 1953/56 F750/800 COE.

2) 7EQ-2061-A (replaced 7EQ-2061) .. R & L Front Wheel Cylinders-1 1/4" / Obsolete

7EQ-2061 =

GREEN SALES CO. in Cincinnati OH has 1 = 800-543-4959.

ANTIQUE AUTO SUPPLY in Arlington TX has 1 = 817-275-2381.
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2) 8Q-2221 .. R & L Front Wheel Cylinder Kits-1 1/4" / Obsolete

ANTIQUE AUTO has 1.

KLIMESH MOTOR SALES in Calmar IA has 8 = 563-562-3241.

GREEN SALES has 10.
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1948/52 F7/F8 / 1953/55 F700/800 / 1953/55 F750 COE (all 1948/55 except Tandem Axle).

4) 2Q-2261-A .. R & L Upper & Lower Rear Wheel Cylinders-1 5/8" / Obsolete

ANTIQUE AUTO has 1.

KLIMESH MOTOR SALES has 1.
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1949/52 F7.

4) A9Q-2128-A .. R & L Upper & Lower Rear Wheel Cylinder Kits-1 5/8" / Obsolete

GREEN SALES has 6.

Try Job Lot Automotive (joblotauto.com) in Queens Village NY (718-468-8585) / They are not listed on PartsVoice.com .. where I found these parts.

Ford part number sources: The 1948/56 Ford Truck Parts Catalog is available on a CD from hipoparts.com @ $21.50.

 

Bill, Thank you for the numbers. I did contact Job Lot, and Chunks Trucks and they both have everything I should need. Not cheap though. $75 each cylinder, front or rear.