The Ford Barn

jerryt · 04-10-2022, 07:41 PM

On my 1926 model t I have a Ford 9 inch with dimples on the back. I have read this is a 1964 or so rear end. The t has been sitting for a long time. I have replaced all brake components except the rear wheel cylinders. Here's the part I have to ask questions. The owner before me put the drum brakes upside down. So the wheel cylinder is on the bottom. So do I take off the big springs and the smaller ones on the side to the drum brakes. and then unbolt the wheel cylinder and then bolt it back together or do I have to take the entire drum brake assembly off? Just trying to work smarter not harder.
thanks
Jerry

J Franklin · 04-10-2022, 08:03 PM

That is something most model T owners won't ever have to face. Why not correct the position of the brakes?

jerryt · 04-10-2022, 08:26 PM

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Not familiar with Fords. But I assume its unbolting the brake backing plate and putting it =in the correct position. I kept looking at it this afternoon. Kept asking why did he do this? Im going to take another look at it tomorrow There has to be a reason why.
thanks
Jerry

04-10-2022, 07:41 PM	#1
jerryt Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Posts: 77	Now I have to replace rear wheel cylinders On my 1926 model t I have a Ford 9 inch with dimples on the back. I have read this is a 1964 or so rear end. The t has been sitting for a long time. I have replaced all brake components except the rear wheel cylinders. Here's the part I have to ask questions. The owner before me put the drum brakes upside down. So the wheel cylinder is on the bottom. So do I take off the big springs and the smaller ones on the side to the drum brakes. and then unbolt the wheel cylinder and then bolt it back together or do I have to take the entire drum brake assembly off? Just trying to work smarter not harder. thanks Jerry

04-10-2022, 08:03 PM	#2
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,959	Re: Now I have to replace rear wheel cylinders That is something most model T owners won't ever have to face. Why not correct the position of the brakes?

04-10-2022, 08:26 PM	#3
jerryt Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Posts: 77	Re: Now I have to replace rear wheel cylinders Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Not familiar with Fords. But I assume its unbolting the brake backing plate and putting it =in the correct position. I kept looking at it this afternoon. Kept asking why did he do this? Im going to take another look at it tomorrow There has to be a reason why. thanks Jerry