Brakes

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Hi Hudson Dave here :woohoo: I know I know it's been a long time . I need some help . I am putting Hornet brakes on my 1946 hudson truck . I have the drums BUT can't seem to fined the size brake shoes . my question is what is the size are the hornet shoes? 11-2 or 11-1/2. The drums are 11-2 3/4 . Dose any one have any help on any of this . Thanks Hudson Dave:P

Geoff

All l.w.b. Step-downs have the same brakes 11" x 2-1/4" front and 11" x 1-3/4 rear. Front pistons are 1-1/16" and rear pistons 15/16". Linings are moulded and original thickness was .177"

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thanks ffor the help:cheer:

[Deleted User]

Dose any one know where I can get 2 1/4 shoes for a Hornet :dry: ? ( front brakes ) Hudson Dave www.FatWhiteWalls.com

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Dave - Try Jason at Vintage Coach- (909)823 9168. Norm

dave s

There is set on eBay right now http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Brake-Shoes-Front-1948-54-Hudson-Wasp-Commodore-Hornet-/200704605862?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make:Hudson&hash=item2ebaed3ea6

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Hey gang good news. I accidentaly found a place for parts for all kind of cars . They still use books :ohmy: The hard to find BS18 shoes for step dowd 11-2 1/4 To reline your shoes $58.00 . Or he has another brand that has a coupel of extra holes for auto adj. no core $30.00. They have all kid of parts . They are located in Duluh Minnesota 1-888-399-7278:woohoo: Just thought i would sheer it with you all . Thanks for the help Hudson Dave www.FatWhiteWalls.com:)