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columbiA · 07-05-2013, 11:33 PM

Almost 50 years ago,I installed 46-48 Ford brakes on an A.Mount the V8 b-plates on theA hsg & you will see where the mounting holes will have to be filed to match the A bolt circle .If I am wrong,my memory may be off after 50 years.To keep the drum from rubbing b-plate,grind off some of the inner edge of drum until it clears.I just used 2 shims on each side made from a tin can& had no problem in thousands of miles.No lathe work is required unless you like spending money.On the front,all you need is an adapter kit to center b-plate to spindle & a spacer for inner wheel brg.The kit is nothing more than a correct size piston ring & valve seat ring .The kit is available at all the vendors. Lastly,hyd brakes are NOT needed on an A if the original mech system is PROPERLY rebuilt & adjusted.

07-05-2013, 11:33 PM	#7
columbiA Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 1,746	Re: machining backing plates for Juice brakes Almost 50 years ago,I installed 46-48 Ford brakes on an A.Mount the V8 b-plates on theA hsg & you will see where the mounting holes will have to be filed to match the A bolt circle .If I am wrong,my memory may be off after 50 years.To keep the drum from rubbing b-plate,grind off some of the inner edge of drum until it clears.I just used 2 shims on each side made from a tin can& had no problem in thousands of miles.No lathe work is required unless you like spending money.On the front,all you need is an adapter kit to center b-plate to spindle & a spacer for inner wheel brg.The kit is nothing more than a correct size piston ring & valve seat ring .The kit is available at all the vendors. Lastly,hyd brakes are NOT needed on an A if the original mech system is PROPERLY rebuilt & adjusted.