'65 F250 rear brake job... tips?
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'65 F250 rear brake job... tips?
Well... it's time to replace the rear brakes on my '65 F250. I've never done this job on a 3/4 ton '60s truck... what should I watch out for/be wary of?
Thanks in advance!
- Andrew
Thanks in advance!
- Andrew
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From: Boise USA
'65 F250 rear brake job... tips?
I did this same job about 6 months ago. Most of the usual things apply. I did get new springs since mine were very brittle. I got new drums and shoes from a local parts house so they are available. Good Luck
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'65 F250 rear brake job... tips?
It seemed pretty straight forwqard when i did my first one ( 15 years ago or more), I was 16- so there really isnt any surprises about to head your way. Im picking up a new (to me) 65 4x4 this weekend from Oregon and driving it back to Bellingham.
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'65 F250 rear brake job... tips?
Depending on what style of rearend you have, you may have to pull the axles out to get the drums off. I've had D60's where you had to pull the axles, and others where you don't. Maybe you'll get lucky. Either way it's not that big of a deal to do, make sure you put everything back in the order that it came out.
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'65 F250 rear brake job... tips?
On my '65 250 I had to pull the axles.
Behind each axle nut and lock washer is a split cone shapped wedge that had to come out also.
This slowed me down , Id never seen anything like it before.
And
couldnt figure out why the axle wouldnt come free.
I dont remember the correct name for them. But I brought them in to a Ford truck dealer, and sure enough they had some new ones. The guy at the counter thought only big rigs still used them.
I got help from FTE and hope this will help you.
peace out , C & R
Behind each axle nut and lock washer is a split cone shapped wedge that had to come out also.
This slowed me down , Id never seen anything like it before.
And
couldnt figure out why the axle wouldnt come free.
I dont remember the correct name for them. But I brought them in to a Ford truck dealer, and sure enough they had some new ones. The guy at the counter thought only big rigs still used them.
I got help from FTE and hope this will help you.
peace out , C & R
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'65 F250 rear brake job... tips?
I'm to lazy to type it again try this link.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...threadid=50999
Best of luck.
44Dwarf
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...threadid=50999
Best of luck.
44Dwarf
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'65 F250 rear brake job... tips?
I didn't have to remove the axels on mine. The drums are fastened to the hubs with screws. I hope yours is the same because it is a lot easier.
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