Re: Hydraulic Brake Conversion on 36 Passenger
Figured I would give a update on my hydraulic brake conversion. I like to use as much original parts as possible so I purchased a set of original 39 pedals from another member here and used the 39 clutch arm as well. Of course my master and wheel cylinders I purchased new. As on my 35 I left the battery on the drivers side but did use a pressure switch from a Jeep Wrangler that has the plug that comes in from the side instead of the end which just gives enough room. I prefer to make all my own lines using cooper nickle 1/4" brake line. One 25' roll does it with a couple feet to spare. I use a tubing straightener and the copper nickle is really nice to work with. I had a spare set of 39-42 backing plates so that is the route I went. I used all the hardware for 39 emergency brake as well then made a bracket that bolts up to the torque tube between the radius rods for a rod to attach to the equalizer. Then used the old brake actuator cutting all the unneeded arms off to operate the parking brake rod. I had a spare 36 axle that I sent to Greg Haynes at Anson Axles to be dropped then reversed the eyes on both front and rear main leaves with new shackles I also switched out the 3:78 gears for a set of original 3:54's I picked up in Hershey last month.
While I had the front end out I figured it was a good time to install the 37 steering box I had so I rebuilt it as well. I drilled out the rivits for the mounting plate of the original box then used a air chisel to knock off the head. The vibration from the air chisel caused the radiator to start leaking so I sent the rad to US Radiator and had it recored and they did a beautiful job. Also sent my shocks to another member here (Mikes Speed Shop) for rebuild. I just about have it all ready to go back together here are a few pics.
Last edited by Mr. Will; 11-19-2016 at 12:26 AM.
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