Phil 32DL6 Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Can anyone give some advice on relining the hand brake on my 1932 DL6? It's the type that wraps around and grabs the drive shaft aft of the transmission. The old lining is completely shot and hanging down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 I may have an extra band with a nice lining. Can you give me some dimensions? Width? Photo? It may be the same as my 1931 DH6.keiser31@charter.netJohn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1929Chrysler Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 I had mine re-lined from a local truck service shop. Perhaps there is one local in your area.Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DodgeKCL Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Farm implement stores will do them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Anselmo Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 I had a local shop do mine (Pacific Brake and Clutch) you might have a similar shop in your area.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 32DL6 Posted May 29, 2009 Author Share Posted May 29, 2009 Thanks for the tips...sounds pretty straight-forward. But John, I still will follow up with you once I have the old parts out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 32DL6 Posted July 7, 2009 Author Share Posted July 7, 2009 This is turning out to be pretty straightforward. The worst part so far was degreasing all the crud that was caked on from some past rear seal blowout. (See photo: How I Spent My 4th.jpg)I found a local brake & spring shop where and old-timer said proudly, "I've done hundreds of those." I knew I was in the right place. He even had a 22" scrap of just the right liner. He did a nice job counter-sinking the rivet heads. Total cost of labor & material? $30.You can bet I'll go there when it's time to re-arch the springs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Nice job....did it come off the car easily as I thought it would? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 32DL6 Posted July 7, 2009 Author Share Posted July 7, 2009 Nice job....did it come off the car easily as I thought it would?Yep, John...with all that grease on it, it practically FELL off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 32DL6 Posted July 9, 2009 Author Share Posted July 9, 2009 (edited) Lookin' pretty! All ready for assembly and adjustment. The hex bolt on the left is one of those in-house jobs with DB swaged on the head. Edited July 9, 2009 by Phil 32DL6 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 You do great work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 32DL6 Posted October 3, 2009 Author Share Posted October 3, 2009 (edited) Just realized that I never brought "closure" to this thread. In case it inspires or "edumacates" (old Bushism) someone, here's the final result. Edited October 3, 2009 by Phil 32DL6 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Nicely done. I was missing the "j" bolt and springs from my original '31 for years until a guy by the name of Dave Davis in Washington state sent me some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 32DL6 Posted October 3, 2009 Author Share Posted October 3, 2009 Ha! If you look at one of my earlier pics you'll see that one of the original J-bolt springs was distorted. A new stock one from Ace Hardware (with slight modification) made a fine replacement! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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