1950 F3 rear axle and brake drawings

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Does anyone have a diagram of the rear axle and brake assembly for a 1950 F3? I need to replace the wheel cylinders and would like to have an idea what I'm getting into.

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[rich b]

Sorry, I first post the wrong breakdown pictures.

The brakes are the '42-'48 Lockheed style.

[flatheadmurre]

The F2/F3 is just 12" and a larger wheelcylinder if i rember correct...rest is just same or less complicated if emegency brake is on back of transmission compared to a 1/2ton.
What do you need to see...where bits and pieces go as if you got it not assembled from start ?

[JSeery]

Well, my computer went belly up, so I will try some photos. The shop manual list Double Anchor - Self Centering for 49-50 F2 both front & rear, and the same for the front for the F3. But, the rear for the F3 is listed as Double Anchor.

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Originally Posted by flatheadmurre

The F2/F3 is just 12" and a larger wheelcylinder if i rember correct...rest is just same or less complicated if emegency brake is on back of transmission compared to a 1/2ton.
What do you need to see...where bits and pieces go as if you got it not assembled from start ?

Thanks my emergency brake is in the wheel. I haven't opened it up yet, just wanted to get an idea what I am getting into. I'm assuming I unbolt the axel hub and pull the axle out and then I can get to the lock nuts.

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Originally Posted by JSeery

Well, my computer went belly up, so I will try some photos. The shop manual list Double Anchor - Self Centering for 49-50 F2 both front & rear, and the same for the front for the F3. But, the rear for the F3 is listed as Double Anchor.

Thanks! It appears, from the outside that I have the double anchor. I need to order a manual, i keep neglecting to do that.

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[JSeery]

The manual is very helpful IMO. The F2 & F3 should have the Split Housing rear axle.

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Here are a couple of quick pics of what I have

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[Bob C]

On mine there are three screws that hold the drum to the hub. If you can get the
screws out you should be able to get the drum off without removing the axle.
If you have to remove the axle be sure you have the socket to remove the lock nuts, a chisel is not the proper tool. A lot off the new sockets are 8 point the original socket is 6 point.
https://www.amazon.com/OTC-Locknut-S...3&sr=8-2-fkmr1

[1952henry]

But If you are lucky the tool kit may still have the original bearing nut socket. It used the tire iron for leverage. I have two, one for me and one spoken for. I believe the F3 had 14" rear brakes up til mid 51. It is my understanding you can use 16" wheels on late 51-52 F3s due to the change to 12" brakes.