1935 Brake Shoes - Forged Truss Design
 

I have a set of 48-2020 A1 brake shoes which I believe are early '35 production. Are these any better (or worse) to use than the stamped design by Ford? I intend to install them with '35 drums and backing plates rebuilt with NOS parts on the front of my '34 Fordor for a bit better braking.

I can't seem to find a listing in any of the parts books I have for these, just curious if anyone can offer any info on these?
Thank you, Paul J

Re: 1935 Brake Shoes - Forged Truss Design
 

Those are really cool! I'd have them relined and run them in a heartbeat!

Of course, I'm that way; when I found that my '51 still had the original Ford script shoes, I had them relined and threw the FLAPS parts on the shelf. I think they're still there.

Re: 1935 Brake Shoes - Forged Truss Design
 

Hi; I've got a full set of those here for Sale CHEAP. Newc

Re: 1935 Brake Shoes - Forged Truss Design
 

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...1&d=1644719393

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...2&d=1644719393

Re: 1935 Brake Shoes - Forged Truss Design
 

I've accumulated several complete sets of those aluminum alloy shoes. Not sure if they are OEM or after market. They may dissipate heat better than the steel versions.

Re: 1935 Brake Shoes - Forged Truss Design
 

John, I believe that they are genuine. Perhaps just a different supplier to Ford. If the Archives ever opens up, maybe I can find out more. I first saw them in a KRWilson ad for their brake lining machine. Here are a few more photos.

Re: 1935 Brake Shoes - Forged Truss Design
 

The set I have are forged steel, not aluminum. I appreciate the information
Thanks, Paul

Re: 1935 Brake Shoes - Forged Truss Design
 

Thank you Don, that would be very interesting information.

Re: 1935 Brake Shoes - Forged Truss Design
 

Paul, I'll have to recheck the ones I have again. I thought they felt lighter in weight than the 35 steel shoes, but they are definitely cast.

Re: 1935 Brake Shoes - Forged Truss Design
 

Ford most likely discontinued the use of cast brake shoes for a good reason, i.e., the many areas where cracks can develop.

I would not use them.

Re: 1935 Brake Shoes - Forged Truss Design
 

Are your's NOS brake shoes and lining? If so is the black paint original, am just curious as to the color Ford painted '32-'35 era brake shoes?

Thanks, Paul J.