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lucky_1974
12-23-2003, 09:32 AM
So I am getting the model a on wheels and decided to look at the backing plates. Well I just bought some extra front wheel cylinders for my 56 Ford and looking at the cylinders they looked as if they would fit. Well when I put them in place the round hole that the bleeder and brake line go through fits perfect. The mounting holes are close but would need to me mover in about a 1/8 th of an inch. I would like to use these because I am cheap and have them so the question is what is the length on 39-48 wheel cylinders and what is the bore. This is for the front wheels. Anybody done this seems like it could work? Thanks.

Crestliner
12-23-2003, 11:04 AM
I've been told they will NOT work with the old style brakes. Can't remember why, somthing to do with the brake opperate. Sorry can't give you a better answer, but I posted it on another board a while back. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

lucky_1974
12-23-2003, 12:38 PM
Well damn...guess I'll just spend the cash. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif