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dansluck · 04-28-2022, 11:25 AM

FYI: When I was installing KH wheels on new mechanical brake drums, the rear wheels did not fit over the emergency brake part of the drums. The spoke
heads had to be filled. They fit the old drums.
Good Luck
Dan

Raaf · 04-28-2022, 06:30 PM

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Hi Dan,

Appreciate you sharing your experience. To clarify though, for anyone who finds themselves in the same boat, I think you meant to say that the spoke ends had to be "filed" not "filled." They won't clear the rear drum otherwise.

More info: https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1903677

From what I've read a spacer can also be used...but I haven't been able to source the spacer yet. If anyone knows where to get one I'd appreciate it.

I'm getting ready to do this myself, so your post was a good reminder.

Thanks!

Raaf

04-28-2022, 11:25 AM	#1
dansluck Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Nevada Posts: 242	Kelsey Hayses 16" wheels FYI: When I was installing KH wheels on new mechanical brake drums, the rear wheels did not fit over the emergency brake part of the drums. The spoke heads had to be filled. They fit the old drums. Good Luck Dan

04-28-2022, 06:30 PM	#2
Raaf Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 52	Re: Kelsey Hayses 16" wheels Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Hi Dan, Appreciate you sharing your experience. To clarify though, for anyone who finds themselves in the same boat, I think you meant to say that the spoke ends had to be "filed" not "filled." They won't clear the rear drum otherwise. More info: https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1903677 From what I've read a spacer can also be used...but I haven't been able to source the spacer yet. If anyone knows where to get one I'd appreciate it. I'm getting ready to do this myself, so your post was a good reminder. Thanks! Raaf