More '59 Questions Brake Repairs on old cars...

["John Gault" <Imperial@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The scary part of removing the brake drum from the tranny, is the large wire "c" clamp, usually aged considerably, will break... and unless you are lucky, you have to buy the entire brake assembly, as most Junk Yards won't let go of just the wire clamp.  It is the wire clamp that keeps the drums extended off of the brake hub.  Old parts ... be careful.

 

John Gault

 

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From: Imperial 59

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Subject: Re: IML: More '59 Questions

The first photo is the same as the 60. I'm guessing that this is from a late 59. The other illustration is a ball & trunion joint. If you want to stay with that type, try Andy Bernbaum, he may have them.

John

 

There are two pictures at:

http://www.imperialclub.com/repair/lit/master/114/page07.htm

 

Mine Looks like the BOTTOM picture on that page.

 

Seems like the later production one would be the easiest to use.  How hard is it to get that brake drum off the tranny?

 

                      Steve B.