Ford Spotters Guide

1938 Ford Truck Brake System

Overview: 

Unique to 1938, Ford trucks used a cable system in place of the standard rod actuated system used in the previous 1935-1937 models.  This system was again replaced in 1939 with the introduction of hydraulic brakes to the entire Ford line.

Below is an illustrated breakdown of parts followed by a parts list using the basic Ford part number.  Specific parts varied by truck model with the cabovers (COE) using a few non-interchangable parts with the standard model pickup.  In addition, express (one ton pickups), and one and a half ton trucks shared some, but not all, of the same standard parts. Notable exceptions would include, brake linings, backing plates, and cables.

1938 Ford Truck Illustrated Part Breakdown

Part Number Description
13511 Clamp and chain assy, stop light switch
2018 Shoe & Lining Assy, Brake Forward
2019 Shoe & Lining Assy, Brake Reverse
2021 Shoe & Lining Assy, Brake Reverse
2023 Roller, Brake Shoe
2027 Pin, Brake Shoe Anchor -7/8"-14 thread
2029 Cam, Brake Shoe Anchor Pin
2034 Spring, Brake Shoe Return
2036 Spring, Brake Shoe Retracting
2041 Wedge, Brake Shoe Adjusting
2042 Link, Brake Shoe Adjusting
2043 Cap, Brake Adjusting Bracket
2045 Pin, Brake Shoe Roller
2050 Wedge, Brake Operating
2060 Baffle, Front Brake Grease
2066 Spring & Cap, Brake Shoe Hold Down
2069 Pin, Hold Down Spring
2088 Lever, Brake Operating - RH
2102 Clamp, Brake Plate Conduit
2108 Steam & Spring, Brake Adjusting
2112 Washer, Brake Anchor Pin
2216 Bolt, Rear Brake Housing Plate
2240 Baffle, Rear Brake Grease
2296 Spring, Brake Shoe Return - Adjusting Side
2297 Spring, Brake Shoe Return - Operating Side
2454 Pad, Clutch Pedal
2455 Pedal & Bushing Assy, Brake
2463 Rod Assy
2466 Clevis, Front Brake Cable
2467 Bracket, Clutch and Brake Pedal
2472 Spring
2485 Shaft, Brake Cross
2494 Cable and Conduit Assy, Front Brake
2498 Cable and Conduit Assy, Rear Brake
2501 Support, Front Brake Conduit - RH
2502 Support, Front Brake Conduit - LH
2597 Boot, Brake Cable
2600-RH Plate Assy, Hand Brake Carrier - RH
2601-LH Plate Assy, Hand Brake Carrier - LH
2610 Band, Hand Brake
2620 Lining, Hand Brake
2622 Support, Hand Brake Rod
2624 Spring, Hand Brake Band & Lever Retracting
2628 Link, Hand Brake Toggle
2632 Link, Hand Brake Toggle Connecting
2636 Lever, Hand Brake Toggle
2638 Bushing, Hand Brake Toggle Lever
2639 Pin, Hand Brake Lever Sleeve
2644 Bushing, Hand Brake Lever
2646-RH Lever, Hand Brake Extension - RH
2647-LH Lever, Hand Brake Extension - LH
2780 Lever & Bracket Assy, Hand Brake
2785 Rod, Hand Brake Lever Pawl
2786 Pawl, Hand Brake Lever
2795 Sector, Hand Brake Lever
2799 Bolt, Hand Brake Sector to Shifter Housing
2828 Shift Assy, Hand Brake Cross
2835 Pin
2845 Bracket, Hand Brake Cross Shaft
2853 Rod, Hand Brake Lever to Cross Shaft
2864 Rod, Hand Brake Cross Shaft to Rear Axle
4906 Bushing, Hand Brake Cross Shaft
73919-S Clevis Pin
97012-S Clevis
97013-S Clevis

1938 Ford Truck Brake Illustration 1938 Ford Truck Brake Drum Shoe and Wheel Image
1938 Ford Truck Brake Parts Hub Wheel and Drum

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