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| | | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 55 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 55 | I was wondering if the brake flange( or, brake backing plate) from an early '50 to '60 rear brake set-up would readily bolt up to the axle of my '49. I'd like to be rid of the Huck Brake system.Wish I had checked this out before I invested in the new bearings, pinion and ring. If you happen to have a truck catalog from "obsolete chevy" a review of the top and bottom of page 52 will give you an Idea what I'm getting at,It appears as if the flanges would readily change-out Any opinions?? | | | | | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,254 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,254 | It will work. You will have to drill out a couple of the bolt holes in the arms and spindles from 7/16 to 1/2.
Not a big problem.
You will go from huck to bendix.
Dennis
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| | | | | Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 136 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 136 | Check the tech tips under brakes. The guy talks about swapping with the 51 bendix brakes, I believe. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | If it's 1/2 ton the 51 up Bendix can be used. The 50 back were the huck brakes.
They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 55 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 55 | Whew!! beautiful afternoon here in NC. just got done abusing the lawn and much pleased w/the response. Had a hunch that plate would match up, now the search for a rear in those years will begin. Thanks again fellas!!! | | |
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