brakes

Hey guys, I may have gotten the 170 to go. Now I have to make sure it can stop. The original brake system was mostly non existent and rusted to you know what. So, I decided to attempt the dual setup that I found on FC Connection. I pretty much have it fully installed and bled (the only bubbles...

I'm new to wiring and I have a lot of questions. My 1963 CJ3B is pretty original but there are lots of wires that were cut and are dead ends. It really needs a new wiring harness but I don't have the money for that right now so I'm piecemealing the work. The first step is to get the brake/tail...

I am trying to remove the front brake drums from the hub on a 1962 Utility Wagon 4x4 with the Dana 27 Front Axle. am converting to disc brakes and must remove the brake drums. I tried to pound the wheel studs out with a hammer, but this isn't working. Should the studs be pressed out with a...

I just put new brake shoes and rotor on a 1955 willys cj5 and took it for a drive and when i let off the gas i stop it doesn't roll. Its like i have the brakes on at all times. Was wondering what to do because this model doesn't appear to have an adjustment thing for the brake shoes. They are 9...

Hi all, I have a 1956 pickup V8 swapped with the stock front axle and the timken rear. The problem is the hubs are 8 lug not 5, all the disk conversions online are for 5, does anyone know of a kit or a disk that would fit with the kits on kaiser willys. Or would I have better luck getting new...

Hey everyone, this question is about the Spicer 53 I have on my FC 170. I figured putting it in the trucks forum would get the most attention. Anyway on to it... I finally have my 53 disassembled from the axles out and I discovered the bolts that hold the brake and shims on are shaped...

A 1948 Jeepster found me the other day and she needs a little love. First off, those front marker lights are not correct. Replace those? The hood does not have the hooks hold downs, could that be stock? Did they make some without hood hooks? The brakes need work. They are very stiff / hard and...

Comrades: As part of my quest to upgrade the brakes on my '62 Willys, I've been reading about Hydroboost units on the IH forum. Driven by the power steering unit instead of engine-developed vacuum, every unit I've seen so far mounts to the firewall. This is not an option on my Willys. Has...

Good Afternoon Forumers - I am having a problem with getting my rear drum back on my '58 Pickup. I have just replaced my rear shoes which came together without a problem, however, when I went to put the drum back onto passenger side rear wheel, it looks like it expanded about 1/4-1/2". This...