Buick Aluminum Brakes on Ford

[dmw56]

I was going to use a pair of F100 11" Bendix brakes on the front of my next build build but got a killer deal on some Buick Aluminum drums at a swap meet. So I'll be using them on my Model A pickup build.

I'm using a pair of F2 backing plates but F200 will work also. These are 12" X 2" Bendix brakes so lots of stopping power.

The F2 backing plates were originally a one sided wheel cylinder. I converted it to a dual sided wheel cylinder.

I like these backing plates with the round spindle mount which matches the round 37-41 spindles. Even though they can't with square back spindles.

 

[dmw56]

I'm using 41 Ford spindles because I like the round backs. I'm also using a 39-41 front axle.

 

[dmw56]

The best thing about the F2 backing plate is they fit inside the Buick drum with minimal machine work. The hubs diameter need to be reduced and the Drum needs a little machine work to fit properly.

When using the 39-41 hubs you will need a concentric ring for the drum to fit the hub.

 

[dmw56]

I think it will look good with the 16"x 4" Ford wheels. I'll also be using a reversed Corvair steering box.

 

[Bamamav]

Old school kool!

 

[bob w]

Yes, that is the hot set up. Very nice.

 

[smallfoot]

Looks sharp!

 

[Old Iron]

Very nice setup

 

[offroadrolls]

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[dmw56]

I never showed a picture of the hub turned down and how it fits in the drum do here they are.

 

[Old Iron]

Thanks for the pic. I always wondered how they were mated together.

 

[Dgracing]

I never showed a picture of the hub turned down and how it fits in the drum do here they are.

What year is the hubs ?

 

[dmw56]

What year is the hubs ?

I really don't remember. I think they were 39-41.