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tubman · 02-20-2018, 10:40 PM

Not quite the same, but it illustrates the problems that can exist with later replacement brake shoes. I bought a set for my '51 several years ago. When I went to install them, the web that the slotted pin that goes to the wheel cylinder fits on was made of metal that was thicker than the slot in the pin. No way they would fit without modifications to the pin. I never used them and I think they're in the back of a shelf some place. When I took the original brakes apart to replace the shoes, I noticed that the car had it's original Ford script brake shoes, so I had those relined.

So no, you're probably not doing anything wrong; there'as a lot of junk out there.

02-20-2018, 10:40 PM	#5
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,319	Re: Problems with new aftermarket 1940 ford brake shoes Not quite the same, but it illustrates the problems that can exist with later replacement brake shoes. I bought a set for my '51 several years ago. When I went to install them, the web that the slotted pin that goes to the wheel cylinder fits on was made of metal that was thicker than the slot in the pin. No way they would fit without modifications to the pin. I never used them and I think they're in the back of a shelf some place. When I took the original brakes apart to replace the shoes, I noticed that the car had it's original Ford script brake shoes, so I had those relined. So no, you're probably not doing anything wrong; there'as a lot of junk out there.