F250 4X4 Front Drum Brakes Dana 44 6CF 3500#

7DF250 · Post by **7DF250** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 7:02 pm

I have been surfing the site as well as the web and have yet to determine whether I need 12" x 2 1/2" or 12 1/8" x 2" Brake Shoes for my 1970 F250 4X4. I have been trying to cross reference parts catalogs since I would like to replace the hoses and wheel cylinders as well. But I have only been confusing myself, I was hoping to have the right parts before dis-assembling my hubs. Anyone know the correct size, and if I should include additional parts to my list. Thanks, Keith

averagef250 · Post by **averagef250** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 7:40 pm

Best bet is to pull a drum. The drums come off right after the wheel with 3 screws.

7DF250 · Post by **7DF250** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 8:03 pm

Thanks Dustin, I also want to thank you for the excellent advice on the Power Assist Steering. I am totally stoked with the results of the bolt on system. I had to purchase after market hydraulic lines for the control valve and power cylinder. So the mounting brackets were crap, I just jury rigged the lines with the beefiest wire ties I could find.
Thanks again, Keith

averagef250 · Post by **averagef250** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 8:25 pm

Great to hear you went power assist and love it!

7DF250 · Post by **7DF250** » Wed Aug 01, 2007 6:54 pm

Now I remember, those 3 screws are a bugger to break free. In fact I just broke my biggest slotted screwdriver trying. I looked at the impact screwdrivers today at NAPA, however the bits looked to small and seemed as though they would do more damage to the drum screws. Where do I get the correct (hit it with a hammer) impact screwdriver and extra large bit to do this job? Anyone know? _____ Just surfed the site and found the answer to my question, sounds as though she'll be OOC for a bit when I decide to get busy. Was hoping to have the parts in hand before beating on her.
Thanks, Keith

Blue Cloud · Post by **Blue Cloud** » Wed Aug 01, 2007 9:38 pm

When I did the front brakes on my F250 4x4 I couldn't get the three screws to break lose. Broke a screw driver and started to strip the screw heads. The best way I found was to pull the whole front hub, that way the front wheel bearings can get repacked and checked at the same time. Usually saves alot of time too.

averagef250 · Post by **averagef250** » Wed Aug 01, 2007 10:13 pm

I like the whack it with a hammer drivers. Think I bought mine at napa for $20 years ago. Taking the whole drum off might be easier if the screws are real bad.

I must've been lucky. Of all the early drum brake 4x4's I've had the screws actually came right out.

heep70 · Post by **heep70** » Thu Aug 02, 2007 5:00 am

You more then likely have the light duty (small ball) D44. They are the thinner shoe.

7DF250 · Post by **7DF250** » Thu Aug 02, 2007 6:35 pm

Thanks Guys, I am going to try and get on it soon. I will let you know how it goes.
Cheers, Keith

7DF250 · Post by **7DF250** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 11:15 pm

I think these are the tool for removing the drum screws without damage. I just purchased a set to try when I find some time.

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product. ... 0934299000

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F250 4X4 Front Drum Brakes Dana 44 6CF 3500#

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