I haven't really posted much on any of the three forums in the last year or so, but I
thought I would give an update on what I have been currently working on. Many of
you will recall that I created an adapter back in 2006 to mount 1994-2004 Mustang
brakes onto a Studebaker spindle, using the existing Studebaker drum brake hub.
http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.c...read.php?64873
Carrying 3, only slightly, different brackets was frustrating and not cost effective. So,
I have been in the process of redesigning the bracket to work in all three variations.
Using steel to cut material costs, reduce machining operations and the manufacturing
cost. First step was to borrow a SN95 steering knuckle and create a solid model of
it, and the hub for a design study :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMqHObo2WDo
I also started a model of the Studebaker knuckle assembly to compare dimensions of
the two more closely. I will add to this when I get the dimensions I need.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvNHQtZbGJA
I completed the initial 'GEN II' change, but need to take my Avanti apart to get a few
dimensions rechecked. I want to trial fit a few hubs to check the hub face to flange
tolerance that Studebaker allowed.
Next step after this is to finalize the rear brake adapter design. The rear bracket hole
spacing (center of wheel to caliper holes) is different (unlike the front) as they used
the same caliper for GT or Cobra in the rear, just moved it outward for the larger rotor.
That's all I have right now, just felt the need to share.
If anyone is interested in a Cobra setup for their Studebaker, I have one set of Cobra
6061-T6 brackets left, as long as the steel design works out as I plan, this set will be
the last of the aircraft grade aluminum brackets available.
Tom
thought I would give an update on what I have been currently working on. Many of
you will recall that I created an adapter back in 2006 to mount 1994-2004 Mustang
brakes onto a Studebaker spindle, using the existing Studebaker drum brake hub.
http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.c...read.php?64873
Carrying 3, only slightly, different brackets was frustrating and not cost effective. So,
I have been in the process of redesigning the bracket to work in all three variations.
Using steel to cut material costs, reduce machining operations and the manufacturing
cost. First step was to borrow a SN95 steering knuckle and create a solid model of
it, and the hub for a design study :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMqHObo2WDo
I also started a model of the Studebaker knuckle assembly to compare dimensions of
the two more closely. I will add to this when I get the dimensions I need.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvNHQtZbGJA
I completed the initial 'GEN II' change, but need to take my Avanti apart to get a few
dimensions rechecked. I want to trial fit a few hubs to check the hub face to flange
tolerance that Studebaker allowed.
Next step after this is to finalize the rear brake adapter design. The rear bracket hole
spacing (center of wheel to caliper holes) is different (unlike the front) as they used
the same caliper for GT or Cobra in the rear, just moved it outward for the larger rotor.
That's all I have right now, just felt the need to share.
If anyone is interested in a Cobra setup for their Studebaker, I have one set of Cobra
6061-T6 brackets left, as long as the steel design works out as I plan, this set will be
the last of the aircraft grade aluminum brackets available.
Tom
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