Chrysler product 1940/54.

 

Any chance someone could point me in the right direction of a parking brake drum for this truck. The drum is 8"x2". Bolt pattern looks to be about a 3.75" circle (+/-).

Drum has very uneven wear on it (dished out) and parking brake has already quit working. If I cant find one at a reasonable price I'll just re-adjust the brake lining, but I hate to wear out the lining on a surface that is not flat.

 

Can this external brake drum be welded up and turned down back to spec? I assume so. See last post. The center of the drum is worn much more than the outer edges so the brake lining is only touching on the outer edges. And I left it on once.

The nut on top of tranny that holds shifter in place loosened up so I had to take the floor access panel out. Good time to get this fixed. Unless I hear otherwise I'll get it out and take by welding shop.

Thanks for any advice.

 

Welding shop said he thinks it is tempered and was afraid it would crack/ warp. Even if not, he said it may be in the neighborhood of $120 because of the time involved welding. My auto parts guy suggested me welding it using a skip pattern down the middle where it is dished out. That would work well helping it grab for the parking brake but I would feel better about having it built back up and machined flat for an emergency brake.

I may try the welding then just have machine shop turn it for me on the lathe. I can spend the time to make sure I dont overheat.

Anybody know where one of these for a 64 f350 might be?

 

8D-2614 .. 8" x 2" Parking Brake Drum / Obsolete

B7Y-2648-A .. 8" x 2" Parking Brake Shoe & Lining Kit / Obsolete

No Ford Dealer or obsolete parts vendor has any.

 

Thank you, ND. I had looked up the part number in my manual and looks to be a fairly unique part. Have looked from time to time on Ebay and no luck. I'll proceed with welding and see if I can improve my situation.

 

These brakes are still used on medium duty trucks.
A truck shop should be able to help.