‘35 Deinstall / Install hydraulic brake conversion

[AnthonyG]

Hi all, while I’m a pretty good mechanic this Mechanical to Hydraulic conversion is a 1st for me. So looking for a bit of guidance for sequence on this project. Please help me if my sequence plan / approach needs modifying.
1-Remove Mech. Brake linkage
2-Remove front drums, hubs, backing plates, spindles, move to spare or sell stuff
3-Remove rear Drums & hubs & save to use w new backing plates
4-Remove rear backing plates move to spare / sell stuff
5-Install new king pins & new spindles
6-install front Bendix backing plate assemblies
7-Install new front hubs
8-Install new front drums
9-Install new rear backing plate assemblies
10-Install original rear hubs & drums
11-install Early Ford Garage (Rich) conversion master cylinder & frame kit
12-install brake lines

[rich b]

Sounds like a plan; although you don't mention the E brake; maybe that is part of the V8 Garage stuff.

[AnthonyG]

Yep, part of the EFG kit. Thx for the reply Rich.

[deuce lover]

Remove the center brake actuator . I have done this 3 times on 35 & 36.If you have a dropped axle you will have clearance problems with the front wishbone if you don't have dropped spindle arms..

[AnthonyG]

deuce lover, I’m probly a terminology dummy & call it something else but what is the center brake actuator?
Also my axle being stock & the new spindles being stock height, I should be OK?

[deuce lover]

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Its the center pivot where the 4 rods connect.No dropped axle so you are okay.

[AnthonyG]

Got it, thx 👍

[deuce lover]

Originally Posted by AnthonyG

Got it, thx 👍

I looked it up and its called the cross shaft.So I said it wrong.Here is a pic


#2458 assembly in center of pic.

[rich b]

I have seen that cross shaft used as part of the E brake in conversions; don't know if Richard's kit done that way; tho.

[AnthonyG]

I believe from installing a ‘39 tranny a few yrs ago & pictorials sent & conversations w Richard of EFG the e-brake handle pivots off the rear tranny mount as is. His kit uses cables connected to it to operate / actuate the rear brakes thru the backing plate as would normally occur via ‘39-‘48 stock setup.

[danliveshere]

If you haven’t got new stub axles yet, boling brothers in California can supply a brand new Lincoln style brake kit that will bolt direct to your 35 stub axles. I’ve installed them on my convertible sedan. You do have to cut the mechanical brake bell off the top of the kingpin to clear the wheel cylinder

[V8COOPMAN]

Originally Posted by deuce lover

I looked it up and its called the cross shaft.So I said it wrong.Here is a pic


#2458 assembly in center of pic.

This monstrous 'thingie'! DD

[AnthonyG]

Originally Posted by danliveshere

If you haven’t got new stub axles yet, boling brothers in California can supply a brand new Lincoln style brake kit that will bolt direct to your 35 stub axles. I’ve installed them on my convertible sedan. You do have to cut the mechanical brake bell off the top of the kingpin to clear the wheel cylinder

Probly just unfamiliar with terminology, you speak of modifying the brake bell on king pin so your talking the front brakes? What are stub axles?

[Brian]

Stub axles are what you guys call spindles