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General Category => Henry J & Allstate Forum => Topic started by: BigDave LM6174 on August 13, 2013, 01:29:41 AM

Title: Brake Drums
Post by: BigDave LM6174 on August 13, 2013, 01:29:41 AM: Anyone know where I can find some rear brake drums for my 52 Henry J. Right rear brake drum appears to be warped and bent.
Title: Re: Brake Drums
Post by: Quadromaniac on August 13, 2013, 08:07:05 AM: There are some parts cars on E Bay right now.
Title: Re: Brake Drums
Post by: Corsairdeluxe on August 13, 2013, 01:16:22 PM: I think I have a n.o.s drum in the great black hole I call my garage. I't s 96 here now and even more in the garage.when it drops below critical mass, I'll check and let you know.
Title: Re: Brake Drums
Post by: BigDave LM6174 on August 13, 2013, 07:32:15 PM: Thanks Jim, let me know.
Title: Re: Brake Drums
Post by: Corsairdeluxe on August 14, 2013, 10:32:07 AM: I turned over the pack rat mass that I call my parts collection and came up with a N.O.S HJ brake drum which I will discuss with Big Dave off forum, but it sorta surprised me that it was already mounted on a rear hub.I was also surprised that the stud holes were empty. I guess they were easier to ship or maybe the studs were prone to damage. any thoughts?
Title: Re: Brake Drums
Post by: Fid on August 14, 2013, 12:40:57 PM: I never saw a KF product that had studs on the brake drums. They all used bolts and a single guide pin to help align so you could start the bolts.
Typical KF hub here:
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a3d635b3127ccef389cde21df400000030O01SatmLdmyB7efAA/cC/f%3D0/ls%3D00203070160520130814174557757.JPG/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)
Title: Re: Brake Drums
Post by: Corsairdeluxe on August 14, 2013, 01:27:43 PM: Lowell... after further inspection,you are absolutely correct. The drums are fine.It's me that is off. Should be a lesson to all that info from our more seasoned citizens,however well intended, is subject to examination.
Title: Re: Brake Drums
Post by: Fid on August 14, 2013, 02:21:10 PM: Happens to the best of us Jim. I'm guilty too.
I do have to admit this ad is amusing:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-lug-nut-1951-Kiaser-/370876883414?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5659fc21d6&vxp=mtr

A "lug nut for a '51 Kiaser Manhattan" - we all know there were no '51 Kaiser Manhattans and now we know the '51 Kaiser did not have lug nuts either.
Title: Re: Brake Drums
Post by: BigDave LM6174 on August 15, 2013, 01:15:37 AM: Yep, should be 5 bolts and pin.
Title: Re: Brake Drums
Post by: joefrazer on August 15, 2013, 04:42:44 AM: Both of my 1947 Kaisers use studs/lug nuts and what makes it even more interesting, the driver side units are left hand thread.