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Jim Brierley · 03-22-2021, 01:01 PM

'32 brakes are 12" as stated above, this gives more surface area. They also have cast iron drums, now a good up-date for A brakes. Better yet are the '35 brakes, they have all the advantages of the '32-'34 brakes, plus the shoes are wider, giving even more area. I disagree with Kevin, hydraulics are the best way to go, and are trouble free. I recommend silicone (DOT-5) fluid as it rejects moisture, so the cylinders will not go bad. Hydraulics are also easier to install.

03-22-2021, 01:01 PM	#8
Jim Brierley Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 4,091	Re: upgrade to 1932 brakes? '32 brakes are 12" as stated above, this gives more surface area. They also have cast iron drums, now a good up-date for A brakes. Better yet are the '35 brakes, they have all the advantages of the '32-'34 brakes, plus the shoes are wider, giving even more area. I disagree with Kevin, hydraulics are the best way to go, and are trouble free. I recommend silicone (DOT-5) fluid as it rejects moisture, so the cylinders will not go bad. Hydraulics are also easier to install.