Front brake drums

[russcc]

Is there a source for good quality USA made front brake drums to replaces the 51A-1105-A, 40-48 drum & hub ?. Where do you find them and what do they cost ? Thank you Fordbarners.

[19Fordy]

I use these. Work fine and dandy. Well worth the money. Go to website for prices.
http://www.mtcarproducts.com/productsgrid.html

[Heard]

What he said!! Quality stuff for sure.

[russcc]

Thank you for heads up on a source for drums.

[HDowse]

I've had my 40 sedan less than a year and would like to hear the thoughts behind making the change to the Lincoln style drums/backing plates. What are the improvements when you make the switch? I can guess one is ease of adjusting the shoes since almost any system would be easier than the multiple steps involved with the stock system. At least IMHO the stock setup is complicated.

[mrtexas]

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Originally Posted by HDowse

I've had my 40 sedan less than a year and would like to hear the thoughts behind making the change to the Lincoln style drums/backing plates. What are the improvements when you make the switch? I can guess one is ease of adjusting the shoes since almost any system would be easier than the multiple steps involved with the stock system. At least IMHO the stock setup is complicated.

There is no comparison. Bendix brakes are superior to Lockheed by a mile in stopping and adjusting.

[mrtexas]

Originally Posted by 19Fordy

I use these. Work fine and dandy. Well worth the money. Go to website for prices.
http://www.mtcarproducts.com/productsgrid.html

The best.

[A bones]

HDowse

Lincoln style brakes ( AKA Bendix style ) are self energizing. The shoes are anchored at the top and the movement at the bottom allows the front shoe to put pressure on the back ( larger ) shoe. This makes pressure at the pedal more comfortable.

[john in illinois]

I have MT car brakes on 2 cars. They give strong stopping. I use Mustang drum-drum 1" master cylinder. I tried a stock master cylinder and pedal pressure was too high.Richard Lacy at 626-338-2282 has all the parts and will help you with advice.

http://www.earlyv8garage.net/
John

[19Fordy]

Originally Posted by HDowse

I've had my 40 sedan less than a year and would like to hear the thoughts behind making the change to the Lincoln style drums/backing plates. What are the improvements when you make the switch? I can guess one is ease of adjusting the shoes since almost any system would be easier than the multiple steps involved with the stock system. At least IMHO the stock setup is complicated.

One benefit of using the MT Products Lincoln style backing plates and drums is that you can use 2 inch wide brake shoes instead of the stock 1 3/4 in. wide.
Plus, if you install the MT hubs and drums on the rear you don't need a brake drum puller to remove the drums. They slide right off. Reuse your stock Ford rear wheel bearings as the new ones are of dubious quality.

[HDowse]

Thanks everyone for the information. Those MT units look great....and so much easier to adjust.

[John R]

Originally Posted by russcc

Is there a source for good quality USA made front brake drums to replaces the 51A-1105-A, 40-48 drum & hub ?. Where do you find them and what do they cost ? Thank you Fordbarners.

The 51A brake drum mounts on the inside of the hub and is correct for 42-48 passenger cars. The 01A version fits on the outside of the hub and is correct for 40-41. The hubs are different. However, either drum (matched with the compatible hub) can can be used on 40-48 passenger cars.
Are you trying to replace worn out 51A drums and keep your pre-existing hubs?