1950 Dodge 3/4 ton truck

[Plymouthy Adams]

if threads were to stay on topic or somewhat relative they would not go beyond 3-4 entries per topic...

[wallytoo]

and yet some members (jb neal) get chastised for it, when the posts were, in fact, more on topic than posts by said chastiser earlier in the thread..... it's what's known as a double-standard.  i get that this is a private board, and "free speech" doesn't apply.  however, do as i say, not as i do sometimes makes it hard to figure out what is fair or not fair criticism.

[Kansas_Nova]

Anybody have tips for a brake job on these old trucks? I know that they can be rather finicky when adjusting the shoes so they don't lock up. I am going to replace all of the lines going up to the master cylinder as well as the rubber lines, and the wheel cylinders to get the truck moving and stopping under its own power.

[JBNeal]

Check out the Technical Archives...great info on brake adjustment and pressure bleeding

Edited August 13, 2016 by JBNeal

[Kansas_Nova]

Any info on what size brake lines originally ran on this truck? are they the same size for the front and rear? I am starting from scratch.

[Jeff Balazs]

Should be 1/4" front and rear. If you are staying with the stock brakes then this is what you need. If you are making mods (disc's and dual chamber M/C) then most likely you will want 3/16".

Jeff