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12" diameter parking brake


Beltfed

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I'm over from the Lincoln forum. I need to source the drum internals for a 12" parking brake (both sides). Had no luck finding Lincolns so far and Fords will not work. My question ...is there any other auto that had 12" rear drums with 2" shoes and Bendix style? Thanks

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Not sure what "internals" you are looking for but my Hollander Interchange book shows that the rear drums are unique to 41-48 Lincoln but the wheel cylinders for 39-48 Lincoln rear brakes are the same as Hudson, Nash and Packard cars of that period. Not sure of your year or exactly what parts you need, but if you want a complete list of makes and models using this wheel cylinder, let me know.

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Sorry to be so vague. What I need are the parts inside the 12" Lincoln drum from 1939 to 1948 for the parking or hand brake. By parts I mean the operating lever and the strut and sleeve assembly, both sides. My brakes are the type where the two large retracting springs are attached to a large 'stud' centered above the brake cylinder. I believe Fords are different as they just have one spring which runs under and parallel to the brake cylinder. Thanks for any help.

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Street rodders are using the reproduction 1939-48 Lincoln backing plates, shoes, and parts.  I think the repro plates are stamped and drilled for 1948 and earlier Ford spindles, but the shoes, etc. should be the same.  Speedway Motors and Wilson Welding are two companies that sell those brakes.  Maybe they will sell you the struts and levers you need.  They have spring kits available. 

 

Other choices are 12" Buick brakes from the 1930s through at least the 1970s.  Also, look at Dexter Axle brakes for trailers, for example model K23-332-00.  Try a vintage Buick supplier for parts.  The levers and struts must be generic, so they may be in a Dorman catalog at a good NAPA parts store. 

 

Here is a photo of a 1961 Buick Invicta 12" rear brake assembly.

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