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Russell in Tulsa · 05-04-2018, 08:29 PM

I tried searching for my issue but failed. I usually work on my '30 A but today I thought I'd try to loosen the driver side rear brake drum on the '48 as it won't rotate. I was expecting something similar as the "A" but my 48 has the rivets, not the adjusters on the outer side. Want to pull the drum but worry I will damage the shoes and/or hardware. Any suggestions?

( I noticed the passenger e-brake cable is wrapped around a bar and is not attached. The driver cable goes toward the front and the handle is released and also feels stuck. )
Thanks in advance.

Greg58 · 05-04-2018, 08:55 PM

I don't own a 48 and have never worked on one, I did find this diagram on line that is supposed to be a 48, I hope it helps.

Bob C · 05-04-2018, 09:37 PM

See the picture at this link. https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...ng+1948+brakes

Bob

Russell in Tulsa · 05-04-2018, 09:43 PM

Thanks Bob C and Greg58, I see the adjusters are up higher than expected. I am going to try to loosen them tomorrow and see if the drum will release.

Thanks again.

1931 flamingo · 05-05-2018, 01:07 PM

You're going to need a puller.
Paul in CT

19Fordy · 05-05-2018, 01:36 PM

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A puller like this. Or one like it.
Don't use the old time 3 legged puller as they can damage the drum

Russell in Tulsa · 05-06-2018, 01:00 AM

Well today I count as a success. Got the car jacked up and found the two 11/16" adjusters and was able to get the bands adjusted down to where the wheel will rotate. Adjusted the e-brake to be no drag at rest.
Now I am going to be able to clean the gunk out of the fuel lines and hook up a temporary fuel cell, charge up the battery and see if it starts.
It has set for about three years since it last ran and it smells like a refinery. I may need to remove the carburetor and clean it also.
Thanks for the help.

Russell in Tulsa · 05-07-2018, 06:40 PM

Well I put a small mower gas tank under the hood and disconnected the fuel pump. Had two six volt batteries on a charger overnight and one showed 1.9 volts and the other had 3.4 volts when tested. With them hooked up in series and also a 6 volt charger in line it wouldn't crank at all.
Put a hot 12 volt battery with one 6 volt one connected and my
neighbor connected the last cable and the car cranked maybe 1/2 of a revolution and fired right up after sitting 3 or 4 years outside.

Next is dropping the fuel tank and cleaning it and also checking the brakes.

Drove it in and out of the driveway and couple hundred feet up and down my dead end street when I noticed the brakes may need more attention. Ha!

Found two batteries locally and plan to get a new one.
They take a class one don't they?

Thanks for the help.
Russell

05-04-2018, 08:29 PM	#1
Russell in Tulsa Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tulsa Oklahoma Posts: 298	'48 Sedan rear brake problem I tried searching for my issue but failed. I usually work on my '30 A but today I thought I'd try to loosen the driver side rear brake drum on the '48 as it won't rotate. I was expecting something similar as the "A" but my 48 has the rivets, not the adjusters on the outer side. Want to pull the drum but worry I will damage the shoes and/or hardware. Any suggestions? ( I noticed the passenger e-brake cable is wrapped around a bar and is not attached. The driver cable goes toward the front and the handle is released and also feels stuck. ) Thanks in advance.

05-04-2018, 09:37 PM	#3
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,754	Re: '48 Sedan rear brake problem See the picture at this link. https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...ng+1948+brakes Bob

05-04-2018, 09:43 PM	#4
Russell in Tulsa Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tulsa Oklahoma Posts: 298	Re: '48 Sedan rear brake problem Thanks Bob C and Greg58, I see the adjusters are up higher than expected. I am going to try to loosen them tomorrow and see if the drum will release. Thanks again.

05-05-2018, 01:07 PM	#5
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: '48 Sedan rear brake problem You're going to need a puller. Paul in CT

05-06-2018, 01:00 AM	#7
Russell in Tulsa Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tulsa Oklahoma Posts: 298	Re: '48 Sedan rear brake problem Well today I count as a success. Got the car jacked up and found the two 11/16" adjusters and was able to get the bands adjusted down to where the wheel will rotate. Adjusted the e-brake to be no drag at rest. Now I am going to be able to clean the gunk out of the fuel lines and hook up a temporary fuel cell, charge up the battery and see if it starts. It has set for about three years since it last ran and it smells like a refinery. I may need to remove the carburetor and clean it also. Thanks for the help.

05-07-2018, 06:40 PM	#8
Russell in Tulsa Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tulsa Oklahoma Posts: 298	Re: '48 Sedan rear brake problem Well I put a small mower gas tank under the hood and disconnected the fuel pump. Had two six volt batteries on a charger overnight and one showed 1.9 volts and the other had 3.4 volts when tested. With them hooked up in series and also a 6 volt charger in line it wouldn't crank at all. Put a hot 12 volt battery with one 6 volt one connected and my neighbor connected the last cable and the car cranked maybe 1/2 of a revolution and fired right up after sitting 3 or 4 years outside. Next is dropping the fuel tank and cleaning it and also checking the brakes. Drove it in and out of the driveway and couple hundred feet up and down my dead end street when I noticed the brakes may need more attention. Ha! Found two batteries locally and plan to get a new one. They take a class one don't they? Thanks for the help. Russell