The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area Driveline NAPCO brake question

Thanks for the quick response....I will shoot Jim Carters a call...I emailed them months ago asking if the 55-57 NAPCO wheel cylinders would work in a 59 and they did not respond to my inquiry ..... Otto, you are correct in that I have no wheel cylinders, I was lucky enough that I had the brake pads on the left front but had to find a set for the right front. They are not available outright because they are so rare. You have to send yours in to the Studebaker parts dealer in order to get a pair that has been re-lined. I had posted a question on the Studebaker Drivers web site and one of the members sent me a pair of shoes for the cost of shipping (my hero) so I do have two pair to send in for exchange. I appreciate the tip about Brake Materials & Parts Inc. Some years back a Youtuber (Jeff Maxwell of Elderly Iron) posted a video showing him doing a front brake install on a NAPCO he was restoring and he used Dorman wheel cylinders and had special front brake lines with banjo fittings made by the folks at Pacific Rubber Products of Eugene, Oregon. It is a video worth watching as are all of his videos...he is unfortunately no longer with us but clearly was a great guy with loads of talent and a great sense of humor! Here is a link if you are interested. Napco Studebaker Brake Installation Crusty Old Grand Dad 1957 Chevy 4x4 Truck

Thanks -Steve-