Re: Remove 1 ton rear brake removal
 

Its probably similar to what I have here, "Sil-Glyde" , a napa product kinda like vasolene but silicone based I assume. Good stuff to have around.

Re: Remove 1 ton rear brake removal
 

That's correct. See attached photo of Ford OEM socket

Re: Remove 1 ton rear brake removal
 

Attached are the pages from the 1939-48 Shop Manual that describes the procedure for removing the Brake Drum and resetting the loading on the bearing after the removal. My apologies for the upside down page 2 image.

Re: Remove 1 ton rear brake removal
 

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/wmr-w83241

This is the socket needed

Re: Remove 1 ton rear brake removal
 

I looked for the piece of the cardboard box with the seal #, but couldn't find it. I remember it covered a lot of years.

Re: Remove 1 ton rear brake removal
 

Thanks guys, you've been a big help. I was able to pull everything apart and get the needed part numbers from the wheel cylinders. Have all new wheel cylinders and flexible lines ordered as well as a new master cylinder. hard lines look to be in good condition, but I may blow some brake cleaner through the lines to get out any gunk that may be in there. Time to get cleaning and painting! I may order one of the bearing sockets to ease in the assembly but I was able to remove the nuts with a slight tap and a punch.

Re: Remove 1 ton rear brake removal
 

@expavr, Thank you, those scans helped with my question about tightening the hub. I did order myself a copy of the manual for future use.

I see that Fel Pro makes rear axle gaskets, but their online parts ID system only goes back to 1960 vehicles. Anyone have a part number for them?

Re: Remove 1 ton rear brake removal
 

Those gaskets for the axle shafts are darn near universal. If you have local parts store with some in stock for nearly any 3/4 ton pickup axle, like a modern dana 70 or dana 80 they might fit. bring a paper tracing along with you, or just make them

Re: Remove 1 ton rear brake removal
 

great idea. I have one that's in decent enough condition, I'll take it to Napa and see if it will mate up to something they have.

Re: Remove 1 ton rear brake removal
 

Got her all cleaned up and ready for installation.

Re: Remove 1 ton rear brake removal
 

Looking to replace these axle end to hub gaskets but not finding anything in the shop manual. Anyone recognize?

Re: Remove 1 ton rear brake removal
 

I think the part number is 61-1144.
That gasket looks home made.
Did some more searching and Ford changed the number to A8TZ-1001-B,
old NAPA # J26253, Fel-Pro 2931. Looks like most parts housed have them.