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BRENT in 10-uh-C · 09-16-2015, 06:45 AM

I often just shake my head at some comments I read that are posted on Facebook about Model-As, ....but this one piqued my interest for sure.

Posted by Dennis Harvey;
I've professionally restored Model A's since 1966. We've used a backing plate mounted on a Dynamometer and measured torque of std. brakes and modified brakes using brake floaters. We found an 11.649% increase in the force of brake shoes against the drum on the backing plate using floaters. Original brakes are ok but modified brakes are better. A fact not opinion.

Thoughts/comments regarding this increased force??

09-16-2015, 06:45 AM	#1
BRENT in 10-uh-C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern Tennessee Posts: 11,971	Interesting comment on Facebook about Model-A Brakes I often just shake my head at some comments I read that are posted on Facebook about Model-As, ....but this one piqued my interest for sure. Posted by Dennis Harvey; I've professionally restored Model A's since 1966. We've used a backing plate mounted on a Dynamometer and measured torque of std. brakes and modified brakes using brake floaters. We found an 11.649% increase in the force of brake shoes against the drum on the backing plate using floaters. Original brakes are ok but modified brakes are better. A fact not opinion. Thoughts/comments regarding this increased force?? __________________ . BRENT in 10-uh-C . www.model-a-ford.com ...(...Finally Updated!! ) .