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AnthonyG · 03-13-2023, 12:07 PM

Hi all, started putting used rear ‘47 brake backing plates on my ‘35, part of the Hydraulic conversion, & decided to change the rear cylinders before installing. I see the cylinders for a car are significantly more expensive by a factor of 5 than for a pickup? I’m cheap LOL

so can the car brake cylinders b swapped out for the less expensive PU truck cylinders? $20 vs $120

Brian · 03-13-2023, 01:55 PM

The car and pickup cylinders are the same...they have a stepped bore. I'm thinking your cheaper pickup cylinders could be for the next series of pickup , ie bonus built , which are of plain bore design, hence would be cheaper to manufacture...Best bet is to try and cross reference part numbers back to the Ford part numbers to actually verify what you're dealing with.

Bob C · 03-13-2023, 02:37 PM

Where are you finding $120? I looked at Rock Auto, Van Pelt, and C&G and
they are no where near that.

AnthonyG · 03-13-2023, 02:43 PM

I’m breaking down the rear brake assy & just notice I’m missing the emergency actuater part in 1 assembly. Kind of a boomerang shape part approx 6”. Uses a hole on the shoe on one side & connects E-cable on the other? Anyone know what the parts called so I can look for one, is it unique right to left, it’d be great if someone has an extra.

38bill · 03-13-2023, 03:29 PM

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Are you talking about the "Emergency brake lever" 2103 RH and 2104 LH. If so the answer is yes they are unique to each side.

Vanpelt's shows them.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=...zUQjRx6BAgAEAo

03-13-2023, 12:07 PM	#1
AnthonyG Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Pa. Posts: 2,174	‘47 rear brake cylinder question Hi all, started putting used rear ‘47 brake backing plates on my ‘35, part of the Hydraulic conversion, & decided to change the rear cylinders before installing. I see the cylinders for a car are significantly more expensive by a factor of 5 than for a pickup? I’m cheap LOL so can the car brake cylinders b swapped out for the less expensive PU truck cylinders? $20 vs $120 __________________ Nomad

03-13-2023, 01:55 PM	#2
Brian Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Masterton, New Zealand Posts: 3,834	Re: ‘47 rear brake cylinder question The car and pickup cylinders are the same...they have a stepped bore. I'm thinking your cheaper pickup cylinders could be for the next series of pickup , ie bonus built , which are of plain bore design, hence would be cheaper to manufacture...Best bet is to try and cross reference part numbers back to the Ford part numbers to actually verify what you're dealing with. __________________ Unfortunately, two half wits don't make a whole wit!

03-13-2023, 02:37 PM	#3
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,754	Re: ‘47 rear brake cylinder question Where are you finding $120? I looked at Rock Auto, Van Pelt, and C&G and they are no where near that.

03-13-2023, 02:43 PM	#4
AnthonyG Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Pa. Posts: 2,174	Re: ‘47 rear brake cylinder question I’m breaking down the rear brake assy & just notice I’m missing the emergency actuater part in 1 assembly. Kind of a boomerang shape part approx 6”. Uses a hole on the shoe on one side & connects E-cable on the other? Anyone know what the parts called so I can look for one, is it unique right to left, it’d be great if someone has an extra. __________________ Nomad

03-13-2023, 03:29 PM	#5
38bill Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,166	Re: ‘47 rear brake cylinder question Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Are you talking about the "Emergency brake lever" 2103 RH and 2104 LH. If so the answer is yes they are unique to each side. Vanpelt's shows them. https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=...zUQjRx6BAgAEAo