53-56 brake drum question

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Mar 13, 2014 | 01:06 PM

bigwin56f100

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53-56 brake drum question

OK so I know there is a difference between the front and rear. The rears will not fit over the hub in front (we are talking F-100 here)

I have 30 rear drums in the pile and almost no fronts left in the stack.

can a rear drum be opened up enough to be used on the front? Has anyone ever done it before with success?

I cant remember if the shoes are the same width front and rear.

Thanks!

Mar 13, 2014 | 02:34 PM

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If they are that close with a visual inspection
than take some measurements and know for sure
what your up against.

I bet ya could make them work.

Mar 13, 2014 | 02:59 PM

jimcar-9

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If I am not entirley out on thin ice.

When I was looking on the new rear axle I measured the width to 1 3/4" on the rear (my old Dana 41, not necessary the same on Dana44) and 2 1/4" up front. So I cant really see how they could be modified to fit.....?

Mar 13, 2014 | 03:06 PM

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Would using the rear backing plate give ya the room?
I think everything but the spindle could be changed?

Mar 13, 2014 | 03:16 PM

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53-56 F100 brake drum question

A8TZ-1125-A .. Front Brake Drum = 1953/56 F100.

A8TZ-1126-A .. Rear Brake Drum = 1948/52 F1 & 1953/56 F100.

1948/52 F1 & 1953/67 F100: 11" x 2" front brake shoes / 11" x 1 3/4" rear brake shoes.

1968/72 F100: 11" x 3" front brake shoes / 11" x 2 1/4" rear brake shoes.

With front disc brakes: 1973/79 F100, 1975/96 F150, some 1980/83 F100: 11" x 2 1/4" rear brake shoes.

Some 1980/83 F100's have 10" x 2 1/2" rear brakes.

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