Hey guys, where can I get some brake pads for my 49 commodore 6 sedan?
I'd also like to know this, since i need to replace my 49' Commodore Six Sedan breaks before I can drive it after I finish my restoration.
You might want also to post that question over at Classiccar's Hudson forum at http://classiccar.com/forum/categories/hudson .
We're in a period of transition, where this new forum is not yet at full speed, and there are still a lot more people (for the time being) over at the Classiccar forum
Bill and Charlie have them on E-bay, if you don't see them listed you can contact them.
Here is an eBay link I put 49 Hudson brake shoes into search--
http://motors.shop.ebay.com/eBay-Motors-/6000/i.html?_nkw=49+Hudson+brake+shoes&_trksid=p2050890.m570.l1313&_rdc=1
http://www.autopartsobsolete.com/1949-1951-1954-pontiac-hudson-brake-shoes-new-2015a.html
more info -
http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/16655/front-brake-shoes/p1
Be very cautious when acquiring shoes for your car. I've heard (and told) many a sob story about ending up with ordinary shoes for Ford (and some others) that are NOT the High Anchor-Pin type shoe that Hudson used. They look identical at a glance and will go on, but shift the shoes upward so they won't work. It's possible to modify them to work but it's not my first choice. Best to have your originals re-lined if you still have them.
RockAuto claims to have them but they don't always know what they are selling. Case in point: they list the shoe for the Hornet as being the same as the Jet shoe.
I';ve heard the same story from several people. They are Ford brake shoes that are supposed to fit Hudsons but the notch in the shoe does not align with the pin in the backing plate. So the shoes will not retract all the way when you let up on the brakes, thus the darned brake drums won't even go on, when you have finished your brake job!
So, once again, listen carefully to the interchange advice given at reputable forums such as this one, from Hudson people. Don't trust the counter guy at your local parts place, who hasn't the least interest in anything that isn't a late model Toyota.
The anchor pin at the top of the backing plate can be repositioned to allow use of the Ford shoes. It requires that the hole be enlarged or the diameter of the pin be reduced. Not for the faint of heart.. But it can be done with care. Having the shoes perfectly centered in the drum can not be overemphasized.
True that it's possible to alter the anchor pin and its position to match the wrong shoes, but that wouldn't be my first choice. Best to find the correct ones. The next guy to do those brakes might get the [i]right[/i] ones. It's also important to arc your new linings to match each individual drum. I've had people come to me with new brakes that don't work because of the poor shoe/drum contact. Sure....they'll eventually "wear in" but how many white-knuckle stops does it take to get to that point? Not worth the risk in my opinion.
You are correct Making a change to the backing plate is not the best choice. I forgot I was addressing parts changers. A mechanic would see the problem immediatly and understand the problem. Not may of those around any more. :whistle:
My approach, if in the event that an alteration was the only alternative, would be to weld the "C" shaped pin-contact area to provide some meat to work with, then re-machine it to the size and location of the high anchor pin shoe. I believe all else is identical to the Ford shoe. Of course, one would need to have a correct shoe for reference.
Almost anything is possible when one is sufficiently motivated. Almost.
There is no shortage of mechanics who will work on our cars.....just very few who know how to fix them properly. We've all heard the sad stories, huh.
Frank
I want to add that if you reline your original shoes make sure the linings are the correct thickness. I did this years ago and the linings were to thick and the hubs didnt fit. someone out there knows the correct thickness. I cant remember.
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