SHOE BRAKE DODGE "MADE IN FRANCE"
Brake Shoe 14" for Dodge WC
Made in France
Brake shoe suitable for Dodge WC military vehicles with 14 inch brake drums. This brake shoe is manufactured in France and designed for reliable braking performance under all conditions.
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Size 14 inch (360 mm) drum diameter |
Origin Made in France |
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Application Dodge WC series with 14" brake drums |
Type Brake shoe with lining |
Features
- Suitable for 14 inch brake drums
- Manufacture: Made in France
- Replacement part for Dodge WC series
- Applicable front and rear (depending on model)
- Professional quality brake lining
★ Quality replacement brake shoe, manufactured in France to military vehicle specifications. Suitable for restoration and maintenance of Dodge WC military vehicles.
Application
This brake shoe fits Dodge WC series vehicles equipped with 14 inch (360 mm) brake drums. The 14 inch brake drums were introduced from the T-211 series (1941-1942) for the rear brakes of WC 1/2 ton models. WC 3/4 ton models (WC-51 through WC-63, 1942-1945) and WC 1-1/2 ton 6x6 models (1943-1945) also use 14 inch brake drums. Note: early T-207 series (1940-1941) used 11 inch brake drums front and rear.
Installation notes
Check the diameter of your brake drums (11" or 14") before installation. Brake shoes should preferably be arced to follow the drum diameter exactly for optimal braking surface. After installation, adjust the brakes according to TM 9-808 specifications using a 0.008" feeler gauge. Check wheel cylinders and brake lines for leaks before installation. Always replace brake shoes per axle (left and right together) to prevent uneven braking.
Compatibility
NOT compatible with early Dodge WC T-207 series (WC-1 through WC-11) which have 11 inch brake drums. Check your vehicle: T-207 models (1940-early 1941) = 11" drums front and rear. T-211 models (1941-1942) = 11" front, 14" rear. T-215 models (1942) and all WC 3/4 ton = 14" front and rear. Verify the drum diameter before ordering.
Historical context
During WWII, Dodge switched from 11 inch to 14 inch brake drums for improved braking capacity with the heavier loads of military vehicles. The larger brake drums became standard on all WC 3/4 ton and 1-1/2 ton 6x6 models produced from 1942 to 1945 for the Allied forces.
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This part is intended for the restoration of historic military vehicles. Fitting, aligning, deburring or reworking is part of that work and is inherent to the nature of these goods. Dimensional variation also exists between original vehicles.
Installation requires technical knowledge of the vehicle. Unsure whether this part suits your version? Ask us before purchase at info@willys.be.
This part fits:
| Model | Years |
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| Dodge | |
| Dodge WC52 weapons carrier (winch) | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Dodge WC53 carryall | 1942, 1943, 1944 |
| Dodge WC54 ambulance | 1942, 1943, 1944 |
| Dodge WC55 gun motor carriage | 1942, 1943 |
| Dodge WC56 command car | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Dodge WC57 command car (winch) | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Dodge WC58 radio command car | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Dodge WC63 6x6 (winch) | 1943, 1944, 1945 |
📐 Diagrams & technical drawings
From the original Technical Manual TM 9-808 — Technical Manual — only for Dodge ¾-ton 4×4 (WC series)
