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Originally Posted by AnthonyG
Hi all & Happy New Year! I've been taking my time on the hydraulic brake conversion as i don't have as much steam @ 73 as i did @ 60 when i got the 35  !
Anyway, I'm getting ready to move on to install the '47 Lockheed rear brake assy's & wanted to reverify that I can use my existing mechanical brake rear drums and wheel flanges with the stock '47 Lockheed backing plate assy's. |
'35 REAR drums will accommodate 1-3/4" wide Lockheed brake shoes. Actual '35 rear drums have the multiple circumferential ribs as seen in pics BELOW. They also have the raised nibbies to support the '35 spoke wheels. Drums should work just fine.
Remember.... When you install these drums, CLEAN & DRY axle tapers, as well as the tapered hole in hub! Re-tighten the big axle nut after you've driven 50-100 miles.
Keep us updated, please!
Coop
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