Rolling chassis, brakes next?
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From: Middle Point, OH
Rolling chassis, brakes next?
After starting my project years ago, I hit it hard this summer and now have a rolling chassis. 
I am assuming I should do the brakes next. I have a 1950 F1, I will be using a Mustang dual master cylinder (for four
wheel drum brakes), the rest of the brake system will be stock. (I do have residual pressure valves). It will be serveral years till the truck is completed, will the brake system be OK waiting all that time?
I am assuming I should do the brakes next. I have a 1950 F1, I will be using a Mustang dual master cylinder (for four wheel drum brakes), the rest of the brake system will be stock. (I do have residual pressure valves). It will be serveral years till the truck is completed, will the brake system be OK waiting all that time?
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Sometimes it's hard to figure out where to start or what to do next.
Sure, if all your suspension (springs, bushings, kingpins, tie rod ends, etc) front and back, is done then brakes next would be a good next step. They are much easier to do with the body off the truck.
Why not post a picture of what you have done so far?
Sure, if all your suspension (springs, bushings, kingpins, tie rod ends, etc) front and back, is done then brakes next would be a good next step. They are much easier to do with the body off the truck.
Why not post a picture of what you have done so far?
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From: Westminster,Md
If you do bend-up and install new brakelines (recommended if the lines are original), be sure and put some duct-tape over the openings to keep bees and spiders out..might be a good time to run new fuel line too. Something I wished I'd done before frame paint was to drill some holes for hanging the rear harness up and out of the way. Just some thoughts. Congratulations on getting a rolling chassis..that's a big step and will provide some boost thru the winter work!
