The spindles use a different size bottom bolts to hold the backing plate and
steering knuckle. I've done the swap on my 50 but used later spindles rather
than drill out early spindles.
One other consideration is that Huck front's are designed to work with Huck
rears. Mix and matching either could result in self energizing brakes locking
while the Hucks don't.
Grant
50 Chevy 3100
52 GMC 150
Allen Jones wrote:
> '50 and older drums are very scarce, however can still be found in
> pick-n-pulls, and I'm not aware of any aftermarket manufactures of drums.
> If the drums have already been turned past the recommended limit, I'd
> suggest either finding used ones, or go with an upgrade (safety first, man).
> Yes, the '51+ backing plate is a bolt up to the front axle and I would guess
> are much more available (the only question I have: will the '51+ hubs fit a
> '50- spindle? -- experts, what say you? If not, your tape measure will tell
> you if you can push the '51+ drum on your '48 spindles). Your approach is
> right to find take-offs from someone upgrading their truck. In regards to
> the rear brakes, if you retain your '48 axle housing, you will have to have
> a '51+ backing plate also to make the full conversion. It requires messing
> around by removing the rivets and notching the *seal and bearing retainer
> housing* so the backing plate will slide on. It's a job, but doable.
>
> Another option is to put disk brakes up front. You need the hubs from a
> '54+ (and the matching bearings and races), the brackets from Buffalo
> (vendor list), misc. brake parts, and you're set. I'm told the '54+ hub
> will fit your spindle. Not original, but a nice setup that fits on the
> stock spindle/axle, you can keep your stock wheels, and it doesn't move the
> lateral position of the wheel out. A thought.
>
> Good luck! The huck brakes are great when they work, but I think more a
> pain than the Bendix design when they don't......
>
> Allen in Seattle
> '50 3100
> Inliner No. 2235
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <MKlepp4335@cs.com>
> To: <old-chevy-truck@egroups.com>; <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2000 12:45 PM
> Subject: [oletrucks] Front brake parts
>
> > I need help from someone with experience or access to an interchange
> manual.
> > My '48 Huck front brake drums were well worn and after turning and adding
> new
> > shoes, they only partially engage when the pedal is held down hard. I
> have
> > the adjusters maxed out, and everything bled perfectly, but still the
> fronts
> > are nearly useless. I have some choices:
> >
> > 1. Search for new (used) drums for my exisiting Huck brakes and proceed.
> > 2. Search for oversize brake shoes (do they still make them?)
> > 3. Replace the front brakes with '51 or newer (thru 59?) more modern
> brakes.
> >
> > Can the complete '51-59 brake assembly be bolted to my spindles? Who has
> > done this mod before? If the interchange is a bolt-on, who has '51 or
> newer
> > brake assemblies lying around? You guys with the front clips could be my
> > savior here. Thanks as always.
> >
> > Mike Klepp
> > '48 3100
> > Wichita Falls, TX
> > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> >
>
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