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Eckler's · 05-05-2015, 06:40 AM

Thought this info would be helpful. Hope you guys have a great day.
Scott

Braking Power Front, 40%; Rear, 50%

Drum Diameter 11" +/- .010"

Drum Width 1-3/4"

Brake Shoe Length 14"

Brake Shoe Width 1-1/2"

Brake Shoe Lining Thickness 3/16"

Brake Shoe Material Woven wire & asbestos

Brake Rod Length 51-7/16" thru 51-1/2"

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marc hildebrant · 05-05-2015, 08:59 AM

Where did the 10% of the braking go ?

Marc

ctlikon0712 · 05-05-2015, 11:27 AM

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Where did the 10% of the braking go ?

LOL, that is what I was wondering also.

CarlG · 05-05-2015, 12:29 PM

I thought I was missing something on my 10 mile drive last night.

MikeK · 05-05-2015, 01:06 PM

The 10% is when you need a little extra and pull on the parking brake lever.
It moves the skid marks from your BVD's to the pavement.

Eckler's · 05-06-2015, 05:34 AM

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LOL! Sorry guys i went back and re-checked the source and you guys are correct front 40% and rear 60%

ctlikon0712 · 05-06-2015, 06:16 AM

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LOL! Sorry guys i went back and re-checked the source and you guys are correct front 40% and rear 60%

No worries, the rest of it was good info worth sharing. Thanks

05-05-2015, 06:40 AM	#1
Eckler's Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 132	Front Brake Specifications Tip Thought this info would be helpful. Hope you guys have a great day. Scott Braking Power Front, 40%; Rear, 50% Drum Diameter 11" +/- .010" Drum Width 1-3/4" Brake Shoe Length 14" Brake Shoe Width 1-1/2" Brake Shoe Lining Thickness 3/16" Brake Shoe Material Woven wire & asbestos Brake Rod Length 51-7/16" thru 51-1/2" While MAC's makes every effort to ensure accurate content, occasionally errors may occur. MAC's does not take responsibility & will not be held liable for any automotive parts purchases, repairs or restoration decisions made as a result of information presented here __________________ MACSAUTOPARTS.COM Email me direct at [email protected] Last edited by Eckler's; 05-05-2015 at 06:48 AM.

05-05-2015, 08:59 AM	#2
marc hildebrant Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 1,128	Re: Front Brake Specifications Tip Where did the 10% of the braking go ? Marc

05-05-2015, 12:29 PM	#4
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,192	Re: Front Brake Specifications Tip I thought I was missing something on my 10 mile drive last night. __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

05-05-2015, 01:06 PM	#5
MikeK Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Windy City Posts: 2,919	Re: Front Brake Specifications Tip The 10% is when you need a little extra and pull on the parking brake lever. It moves the skid marks from your BVD's to the pavement.

05-06-2015, 05:34 AM	#6
Eckler's Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 132	Re: Front Brake Specifications Tip Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) LOL! Sorry guys i went back and re-checked the source and you guys are correct front 40% and rear 60% __________________ MACSAUTOPARTS.COM Email me direct at [email protected]