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| | | | Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 98 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 98 | I'm upgrading my 41 1/2 ton's front brakes to 51-59 bendix brakes. Do the 51 - 59 front wheel cylinders have to be installed as marked (right to right side and left to left side) or can i switch them to opposite sides? Installed as marked, the brake hoses have more tension than if i were to switch them (since the brake hose has to be screwed into the more forward part of wheel cylinder). | | | | | Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 | I can think of no reason why it would matter which side a wheel cylinder is on beyond how the hoses fit. If the hoses fit better one way than the other I'd install the wheel cylinders for best hose fit.
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It's true. I really don't do anything but browse the Internet looking for trouble... | | | | | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,544 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,544 | I'd look and see the location of the bleeder screw and make sure you can open and close it. Also make sure that the wheel cylinder "seats" on the machined surface so its tight and flat against the backing plate. I'd also caution having any pressure on the brake hoses when installed. I would think that having them pulling will lead to the inside collapsing and causing a whole bunch of other problems. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 277 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 277 | I did the change on my 39 and switched wheel cylinders for the better hose fit. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 98 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 98 | Thanks for the responses, I'll try switching them tonight. | | |
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