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Hi guys just jumped into the brakes on my 1950 3/4 ton and ran all new lines and new master cylinder, I was going to try and take it for her 1st spin in 30 + yrs and knock some dust off of her and see if the wheel cylinders on there still might work? Worth a shot ? I ran into a snag with the rear wheel cylinders semi frozen and corroded and figuring the front will likely be similar.
I've been looking napa,autozone etc for a quick turn around but no luck, went to classic & ecklers and all I keep getting is 51-55 and not specific for 3/4 ton .
The wheel cylinder that are coming off are front 1 1/4 & rears are 1 3/8.
Wasn't sure if anyone could pass on some good product info & knowledge.
Greatly appreciated for the help!

"The wheel cylinder that are coming off are front 1 1/4 & rears are 1 3/8."

CJD,

On my '36 pickup the front and rear wheel cylinders are different sizes but they appear to be machined from the same casting. So you can probably make "new" 1 3/8" cylinders by boring the 1 1/4" cylinders in a lathe. Just as in boring an engine cylinder the last cut will be very light to give a nice surface and the final surface can be made with a wheel cylinder hone. I'd give that a try.

I encountered stuck wheel cylinder pistons when redoing the brakes on my wife's 1961 Mercedes 190SL. Penetrating oil made from a 50%-50% mix of acetone and atf and a big clamp were able to removed them no sweat. That may be worth a try.

I admire your courage to replace that whole system- every single item on my 3/4 ton brake system was toast (including the drums), and that contributed to my decision to swap out the rear axle and change to modern brakes all around...those 3/4 ton brake parts aren't cheap! Jim Carter has the wheel cylinders, at
Oldchevytrucks.com

Chev's of the 40's also has them. Dave

Thanks guys appreciate the guidance,
And I think adventually NorCal Dave I'll probably do the rear swap later down the road , but I want to experience a true 1950 in action. Little ruff, not a speed demon, it will stop but not fast , but she''ll be fun to drive around and she what she made of.
Thanks again

I have purchased these from Autozone, if any stores are around by you. I have had then shipped to store and I then pick them up. Much less costly then online. They usually have them available in less than 24 hrs.