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06-07-2017, 07:24 AM | #21 |
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Re: Model a upgrade to 12 " brakes
checked out my 32 drums and shoes last night . drums are excellent cond . shoes are good but molded lining , should probably switch to woven and have them arc ground .
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06-08-2017, 11:24 PM | #22 |
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Re: Model a upgrade to 12 " brakes
Sounds good.
Woven linings are soft and will give you better brakes than currently available hard molded linings. My opinion, Chris W. |
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06-09-2017, 11:16 AM | #23 |
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Re: Model a upgrade to 12 " brakes
I saw the job Chris did on WN's roadster. Surprising how straight forward the replacement is and the appearance is so much like the 11" Model A that they are nearly undetectable.
The drums are so common because they have no use in a hydraulic conversion. Narrower shoes than the '35 on, they can be very cheap. When a '32 restoring friend bought a brake lathe, I bought many for his practice. Because I always carry brake mike, the friend has the best that is out there. Good Luck: Fred A |
09-24-2017, 09:08 PM | #24 |
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Re: Model a upgrade to 12 " brakes
Hello, I also have 12 inch cast drums in front, are the 7. 3/4 inch operating pins available?
Though bout tryin to make some.. any feed back would be great. Thx |
09-24-2017, 10:32 PM | #25 |
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Re: Model a upgrade to 12 " brakes
Classic examples of "If it ain't broke, fix it till it is.."
Nothing better than a Model A that's been restored to original specifications..
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09-24-2017, 10:47 PM | #26 |
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Re: Model a upgrade to 12 " brakes
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09-24-2017, 11:34 PM | #27 |
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Re: Model a upgrade to 12 " brakes
I used a couple of chevy pushrods that were the correct length. Because my brakes came
with out them and I couldn't find a supplier that carried the brake operating pins or rods. |
09-25-2017, 06:14 AM | #28 |
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Re: Model a upgrade to 12 " brakes
I also used pushrods. I believe the length was 7.8 Been in use for years now with no problems.
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09-25-2017, 09:52 PM | #29 |
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Re: Model a upgrade to 12 " brakes
Super! Thanks a lot all...
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