I have a 1978 FJ45 that my dad bought new in Canada and imported into the US. It has been sitting or the past 30 years and I am going to get it on the road again. I need to do the wheel cylinders on all four wheels but I cannot figure out which cylinders I need for the fronts. I was told that the US FJ45s had front disk brakes but this being a Canadian truck it has drums on the front. Any ideas on what wheel cylinders I need for the front would be appreciated. Attached is a photo of the truck.
FJ45 front wheel cylinders
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no US 45 had disc fronts, as they were only imported thru 1967.
most other markets around the world had drums into the 1980's
fairly easy swap to disc if you want to go that route, best to check costs on both.
probably a good idea to go thru the wheel bearings also, which ever route you choose
I have drums on my 1981 still and they work well.
most other markets around the world had drums into the 1980's
fairly easy swap to disc if you want to go that route, best to check costs on both.
probably a good idea to go thru the wheel bearings also, which ever route you choose
I have drums on my 1981 still and they work well.
Wow. Beautiful truck. 
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How long has it been stored in Payson. Dry high desert climate probably faired pretty well. Seals seem to be the worst for long storage. Sold a few non operating vehicles that sat for fifteen to twenty years under my ownership. Little MMO in the cylinder and turn engine over by hand.
Problem with you current brakes for your 45 from Canada is that is the only vehicle they were used in North America. 8/80 brakes became more standard across different models. All the late 40 series and 60 series sold in North America used same brake components. 45/47 series did have a hand brake on the rear axle. Can use brake parts from a semi floating FJ60 to update 8/80 45/47. Unfortunately the pre 8/80 you have requires special adapters to add hand brakes. Rear axle backing plates were six bolt on semi floating and eight bolt on full floating rear axle. 8/80 that was standardized to four bolts Thur the 1980s into the 1990s. Something to consider before spending a ton on rebuilding rare brakes that parts will only get harder. 8/80 rear brake only have a single wheel cylinder.
Problem with you current brakes for your 45 from Canada is that is the only vehicle they were used in North America. 8/80 brakes became more standard across different models. All the late 40 series and 60 series sold in North America used same brake components. 45/47 series did have a hand brake on the rear axle. Can use brake parts from a semi floating FJ60 to update 8/80 45/47. Unfortunately the pre 8/80 you have requires special adapters to add hand brakes. Rear axle backing plates were six bolt on semi floating and eight bolt on full floating rear axle. 8/80 that was standardized to four bolts Thur the 1980s into the 1990s. Something to consider before spending a ton on rebuilding rare brakes that parts will only get harder. 8/80 rear brake only have a single wheel cylinder.
I had my front cylinders stainless steel sleeved - is that an option where you are?
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It has spent its entire life in Arizona. Could I get in touch with you to learn more about converting the brakes?
Swap to discs at least on the front. You’ll thank me later…
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Skip anything that has you reusing course spline birfield outer axle and uses adapters to fit GM calipers and rotors. Like hard pass skip. These require you to re-use your course spline (low strength) outer birf joint and free-wheel hubs, both of which have no options for upgrades. If you have a 1958-10/67 4x axle, you'll also want to upgraded your entire front axle assembly not just the knuckles/brakes. The 1958-10/67 axles don't feature an inner axle seal (can be overcome with a conversion seal) but also have smaller diff studs, course spline inner axle shafts, etc. You...
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Skip anything that has you reusing course spline birfield outer axle and uses adapters to fit GM calipers and rotors. Like hard pass skip. These require you to re-use your course spline (low strength) outer birf joint and free-wheel hubs, both of which have no options for upgrades. If you have a 1958-10/67 4x axle, you'll also want to upgraded your entire front axle assembly not just the knuckles/brakes. The 1958-10/67 axles don't feature an inner axle seal (can be overcome with a conversion seal) but also have smaller diff studs, course spline inner axle shafts, etc. You...
