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Kraton · 02-11-2021, 04:40 AM

Hi,

After rebuilding the front axle of my 1932 Model B I am now rebuilding the brake system. Time plenty :-) I have ordered replacement back brake rods because the old ones were different lengths and both too short. The old ones had a thicker piece somewhere in the middle touching the rubber center of the supports that are bolted on to the wishbone.

The new ones are straight. Is this thicker piece really necessary? If so could welding on a washer at the right distance work or is it fine to use straight rods?

Thank you for the many things I learned on this forum.

Dick

DavidG · 02-11-2021, 06:23 AM

Dick,

It sounds like the old rods that you have are for a Model A whose brake rods had that raised ring. Original '32 brake rods did not have that raised ring which is incompatible with the design of original '32 brake rod supports, front or rear.

Kraton · 02-11-2021, 02:40 PM

Thank you, David. No worries then.

Dick

DavidG · 02-11-2021, 03:02 PM

You're welcome!

uncle buck · 02-12-2021, 10:12 AM

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If you are needing to replace them, " Barnfind08 " has NOS 33-34's which are a little bit longer and easy to shorten to the proper length. I installed a set last year on my truck.

02-11-2021, 04:40 AM	#1
Kraton Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Netherlands Posts: 22	Rear brake rods Model B Hi, After rebuilding the front axle of my 1932 Model B I am now rebuilding the brake system. Time plenty :-) I have ordered replacement back brake rods because the old ones were different lengths and both too short. The old ones had a thicker piece somewhere in the middle touching the rubber center of the supports that are bolted on to the wishbone. The new ones are straight. Is this thicker piece really necessary? If so could welding on a washer at the right distance work or is it fine to use straight rods? Thank you for the many things I learned on this forum. Dick

02-11-2021, 06:23 AM	#2
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,094	Re: Rear brake rods Model B Dick, It sounds like the old rods that you have are for a Model A whose brake rods had that raised ring. Original '32 brake rods did not have that raised ring which is incompatible with the design of original '32 brake rod supports, front or rear.

02-11-2021, 02:40 PM	#3
Kraton Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Netherlands Posts: 22	Re: Rear brake rods Model B Thank you, David. No worries then. Dick

02-11-2021, 03:02 PM	#4
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,094	Re: Rear brake rods Model B You're welcome!

02-12-2021, 10:12 AM	#5
uncle buck Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Snohomish,WA Posts: 1,030	Re: Rear brake rods Model B Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) If you are needing to replace them, " Barnfind08 " has NOS 33-34's which are a little bit longer and easy to shorten to the proper length. I installed a set last year on my truck.