The reasons I'm considering axle replacement is I blew a wheel brake cylinder on Friday. I had pulled and inspected all the wheels and drums prior to driving it and all looked good. I should have known a wheel cyl. would go since I had already replaced the master cylinder and fuel pump because the internal rubber parts had dried out over the years.If I replace all wheel cylinders I'll still have working but poor inadequate brakes by today's standards.
Benefits of axle replacement are:
Better stopping power brakes (discs all around), ability to have a lower numeric gear ratio for better highway speed, ability to use newer style wheels w/ S.S. simulators and radial tires.
