'26-'27 Brake cam dimensions
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'26-'27 Brake cam dimensions
I need to replace my brake cam bushings and need to decide if I need to replace the cams too. Does anyone know what the thickness of the cam head should be? I can measure the shafts for wear but I don't have a reference for cam thickness.
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Re: '26-'27 Brake cam dimensions
I measured a set of new ones at .740" and a nice original one at .752".
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Re: '26-'27 Brake cam dimensions
Anyone know if the new pinned brake cams are providing good service? I hear the earlier replacements were splined and didn’t do well…
Jennifer
Jennifer
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Re: '26-'27 Brake cam dimensions
Don't know yet, ask in a few years! Just got a set to install on customer's car. They will just be operating as parking brakes. I was glad to see they were pined, was going to do that if not.
I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas!
1925 Cut down pickup
1920 Dodge touring
1948 Ford F2 pickup
1925 Cut down pickup
1920 Dodge touring
1948 Ford F2 pickup
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Re: '26-'27 Brake cam dimensions
In light of the problems with the two piece repops, I would be chucking the shaft in the lathe, machining a substantial grove around the shaft and cam interface, and adding a substantial weld to further unite the two components.
Allan from down under.
Allan from down under.