billrigsby Posted November 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2021 (edited) 35 minutes ago, Worden18 said: Were the wheel cylinders NOS or new production? Do you have a link, or was it a random eBay purchase? They are new production from an outfit out of New York (Webco) Wheel cylinder set 2 cylinders; Fits Dodge 1 ton Truck REAR 1939-1952 I sent the guy an email asking if he would accept $225 for a set of four. So the actual purchase went through PayPal not eBay. I got two that were stepped bores but one of the 1 3/8 inch bores had 1 1/4 inch innards, the other two were 1 3/8 inch straight bores. After several non-responsive emails, I stepped it up to PayPal. Had everything boxed up to return, just wanted a $15 label. No response so I got a complete refund of $225, not sure what's wrong with people So basically both of the stepped bores were for the right side, I have the right rear which is weeping pretty good, so I have a replacement for that. Once under pressure, if all of the stepped bore cylinders hold I'll go that route if not I was thinking of using the straight bores on the rear. Edited November 25, 2021 by billrigsby 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bach4660 Posted November 28, 2021 Report Share Posted November 28, 2021 On 10/31/2021 at 2:40 PM, Matt Wilson said: As for not being needed, I would disagree. I doubt the factory added this expense vs. a non-stepped bore without good reason. As someone mentioned, the reason the larger bore is in the rear is because these brake shoes are hard-pinned, and the rear shoes cannot self-energize the way more modern drum brakes do. The original style 1-ton Power Wagon had this type of brake system through the end of its production run in the late 60's (actually into the 70's for export). I agree that they were engineered with step bore for a good reason. Dodge was selling these as capable of hauling a ton. I have only had about 400-600lbs in mine (with the factory brakes) and it is a huge braking and driving difference from being empty. If the goal was to use it as a hauler I would follow everything the original engineers did. If the goal is to drive it with no load, I would be a bit more open to changes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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