Speedway Bendix Self Energizing Brakes

[philipswanson]

Are any of you guys running Speedway Bendix style self-energizing brake assemblies? Hoping they are a big improvement over the juice brakes for my 40 woody. They do require some grinding on the front spindles at the top for clearance. For now, I am going to keep the Lockheed stock juice brakes out back. Cost a grand just to change over the front. Hope they are worth it. I just ordered the Speedway Bendix style brakes last night.

[Newc]

Hi; Sounds like the 53-56 Ford PU brake conversions. Newc

[19Fordy]

Phiilipswanson; Are they the same as the MT Car Products Lincoln brakes which also require the grinding of the top of the spindle? Price looks similar. I made a grinding template. If you need a copy, just send me a PM.

http://www.mtcarproducts.com/Brakes.html

[Krylon32]

Speedway buys the Backing plates from MT and makes their own hubs and drums. I would strongly recommend using the MT drums and hubs as they are made in the USA. I would do a little research on the Speedway drums and hubs.

[john in illinois]

I agree with Krylon. The MT drums and hubs are are very well made and machined in USA. I have MT Front Bendix brakes,hubs and drums with Ford rears on two cars and that combo works very well.

John

[19Fordy]

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John: Me too. Bought complete 4 wheel package from Krylon's company several years ago.
Excellent product.

[philipswanson]

Originally Posted by Newc

Hi; Sounds like the 53-56 Ford PU brake conversions. Newc

Not the same. Those are a little smaller in diameter.

[philipswanson]

Originally Posted by Krylon32

Speedway buys the Backing plates from MT and makes their own hubs and drums. I would strongly recommend using the MT drums and hubs as they are made in the USA. I would do a little research on the Speedway drums and hubs.

Too late. Already got the fronts from Speedway. Maybe later if I also do the rears. Does MT offer free shipping like Speedway?

Phil Swanson

[Talkwrench]

Just check over the MT ones before you get into it, yes they are well made however they welded the pivot pin block incorrectly on the set I have and its caused me all sorts of grief and damaged the drum a little before I worked out what was wrong ..

[philipswanson]

For me, Speedway is much cheaper. Since I live in CA, they hit me up for sales tax and shipping charges. On a grand, that's easily $200. I got free shipping, no tax and a discount for my first order from Speedway. Hard to beat. I'll cry all the way to the bank.

Phil Swanson

[Ford Freak]

Originally Posted by philipswanson

For me, Speedway is much cheaper. Since I live in CA, they hit me up for sales tax and shipping charges. On a grand, that's easily $200. I got free shipping, no tax and a discount for my first order from Speedway. Hard to beat. I'll cry all the way to the bank.

Phil Swanson

Speedway has always treated me well ! I have purchased many items , and have always been satisfied . The few times that I had to return something (for whatever reason ), was hassel free. - F F

[TomT/Williamsburg]

Can the Speedway brakes be adapted to a self adjusting system?

[aussiesteve]

Originally Posted by TomT/Williamsburg

Can the Speedway brakes be adapted to a self adjusting system?

Lincoln brakes are self energizing and this is what MT and speedway are copying

[rich b]

Originally Posted by TomT/Williamsburg

Can the Speedway brakes be adapted to a self adjusting system?

Might be able to make H2546 & H2547 self adjuster repair kits along with a H424 adjuster spring kit work; depending on how the provided shoes are drilled.