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Willit Stop · 07-08-2015, 12:42 PM

Just a shot in the dark here.....you might want to check your master cylinder to see if it's a power or non-power.If you don't have a booster you'll need a non-power M/C. I street rodded a '49 C**** pickup,disc/drum,and used a non-power M/C. It works.

FlatheadTed · 07-08-2015, 03:32 PM

Do the easy stuff first
As the previous posts ,
(1) You need soft linings on a un boosted system
(2) Fit a vacuum booster and stay with the linings your got
(3) go through the fine details of adjustment ,Radius the shoes to the drum

30-9 · 07-08-2015, 04:39 PM

Perfect pic - sledge hammers at the ready...lol

40 FourDrDlx · 07-09-2015, 01:20 AM

I improved the front brakes on my 40 Sedan with the old school upgrade to 56 F100 fronts.

07-08-2015, 12:42 PM	#21
Willit Stop Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Eureka Calif. Posts: 969	Re: Improve '40 brakes on a '34? Just a shot in the dark here.....you might want to check your master cylinder to see if it's a power or non-power.If you don't have a booster you'll need a non-power M/C. I street rodded a '49 C**** pickup,disc/drum,and used a non-power M/C. It works.

07-08-2015, 04:39 PM	#23
30-9 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: MA Posts: 888	Re: Improve '40 brakes on a '34? Perfect pic - sledge hammers at the ready...lol __________________ Thanks - 30-9 1939, 1940

07-09-2015, 01:20 AM	#24
40 FourDrDlx Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Camano Island, Wa. Posts: 94	Re: Improve '40 brakes on a '34? I improved the front brakes on my 40 Sedan with the old school upgrade to 56 F100 fronts.