Brake part interchangeability
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Brake part interchangeability
I'm working on the brake system on a 53 F100. Most stores don't have parts inventory systemes that go back that far, but aren't the drum brakes on the half tons the same over a long period? I looked at a front brake hose for a '62 F100 and it looked the same as mine.
Assuming that I need to replace a lot of parts (wheel cylinders, brake hoses, brake lines, master cylinder) What fits what?
-Scott
Assuming that I need to replace a lot of parts (wheel cylinders, brake hoses, brake lines, master cylinder) What fits what?
-Scott
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I get most of my stuff at NAPA. If it isn't in the computer, ask the counterperson to get the obsolete books out from under the counter. They have them. Rear brakes are the same 48-67 and the fronts are similar from 53 thru a similar period.
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According to my Sacramento Vintage Ford catalog, each series has a unique master cylinder - '48-52/ '53-56/ '57-60/ '61-66
Front hose is specific to series also. Rear hose lists '48-60 as the same. 61-65 are different.
The steel lines on my '48 are the same 3/16" soft steel lines as on my '86. There are several different fitting sizes so you can mix and match to fit what you need.
You should be able to order parts for your '53. If you can't find a different parts house that wants to take care of the customer. Locally here only NAPA will take care of me. I order what I need for my 1948 F1 and I don't worry about what will swap.
Front hose is specific to series also. Rear hose lists '48-60 as the same. 61-65 are different.
The steel lines on my '48 are the same 3/16" soft steel lines as on my '86. There are several different fitting sizes so you can mix and match to fit what you need.
You should be able to order parts for your '53. If you can't find a different parts house that wants to take care of the customer. Locally here only NAPA will take care of me. I order what I need for my 1948 F1 and I don't worry about what will swap.
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steel lines
I've heard that those steel lines are a nightmare to bend to shape. IIRC, they also have to be double flared AFTER putting the correct fitting on. Put that's sketchy info.
Given the above and a different assumed location for the master cylinder, how can you use the same steel lines?
-Scott
Given the above and a different assumed location for the master cylinder, how can you use the same steel lines?
-Scott
Originally posted by mtflat
According to my Sacramento Vintage Ford catalog, each series has a unique master cylinder - '48-52/ '53-56/ '57-60/ '61-66
Front hose is specific to series also. Rear hose lists '48-60 as the same. 61-65 are different.
The steel lines on my '48 are the same 3/16" soft steel lines as on my '86. There are several different fitting sizes so you can mix and match to fit what you need.
You should be able to order parts for your '53. If you can't find a different parts house that wants to take care of the customer. Locally here only NAPA will take care of me. I order what I need for my 1948 F1 and I don't worry about what will swap.
According to my Sacramento Vintage Ford catalog, each series has a unique master cylinder - '48-52/ '53-56/ '57-60/ '61-66
Front hose is specific to series also. Rear hose lists '48-60 as the same. 61-65 are different.
The steel lines on my '48 are the same 3/16" soft steel lines as on my '86. There are several different fitting sizes so you can mix and match to fit what you need.
You should be able to order parts for your '53. If you can't find a different parts house that wants to take care of the customer. Locally here only NAPA will take care of me. I order what I need for my 1948 F1 and I don't worry about what will swap.
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brake part interchangeability
Bending the brake lines, and shaping them isn't THAT difficult. Purchase an inexpensive bending tool at any auto store. When I did mine I picked up an assortment of brake line lengths along with several couplers, took my time, and got it done. The fitings are already inplace on the lines, so I didn't do any double flaring. The auto store of your choice has racks of different brake line diameters and lengths, and they are not very expensive.
