BRAKES, links to: - Buick Drums

[Paul]

here's another list of links put together by Flat Ernie,
this time for the popular topic of updating the old Ford brakes
please check the threads out,
add your thoughts and experiences
and keep tech alive!
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Need to know how to fit Buick drums to your early Ford spindles? Which backing plates to use? How to get the right spacing? Well, the expertise here on the HAMB never disappoints with these excellent threads on adapting the ubiquitous Buick drum for good looks and better braking!

In this first thread, Automotive Stud gives us the lowdown on basic fitting of Buick drums to early Ford hubs:
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=64647

Here's another classic with priceless first-hand experience from tommy, Detonator, & Smokin Joe:
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=64647

In these two threads, Rocky works on adapting Buick backing plates to Ford spindles using adapters from Mecutum:
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4882
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5098

Here's some more HAMB ingenuity at work. Andy explains his full-energizing brake conversion of early Ford backing plates using mid-70s GM parts:
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7040

Let's not forget this classic from 29RAT & his excellent adapters that let you use the Buick hub on the early Ford spindle which makes mounting those Buick drums a piece of cake:
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=91081


Once you've got those pretty Buick drums set up, how 'bout upgrading to self-energizing brakes. Obviously, you can use repop Lincoln stuff from Wilson Welding, but the '53-56 F250 setup is popular as well & can be had for dirt cheap with a little scrounging. Here's a couple of good threads on this conversion:
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2647
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6883
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2909767
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=122603

Here's a great thread by dmarv on early Ford brake p/n:
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=130457

For those of you wanting Lincoln brakes, Vaphead shows how the new stuff goes together:
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=187937

Here's a thread on adapting GM 12" brakes:
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=166339