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s1b · 06-21-2010, 12:46 PM

Ok I know this will annoy some, but hopefully not.
Does anyone make a kit or something to put hydraulic brakes on the front stock spindles of a model T?
I know back in 20s/30s they did, (yes even hydraulic) but I'm talking about on the market now.

redmodelt · 06-21-2010, 09:08 PM

There is a lot of chat about front brakes at; http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/118802/118802.html

http://www.mtfca.com/cgi-bin/discus/search.cgi

s1b · 06-22-2010, 05:31 AM

I could not find anything over on the MTFCA forum. Do you have a direct link to the subject?

skip · 06-22-2010, 05:38 AM

Buy a set of aeroplane disc's, there in a variety of sizes and stopping power. They will need to be machined to fit a homemade bracket. Additionally go cart disc brakes look like they may be a good size.

skip.

s1b · 06-22-2010, 08:08 AM

I never thought about the airplane disc. Me and a buddy of mine buy old planes time to time and part them out. Ill have to look at them next time.

redmodelt · 06-22-2010, 10:54 AM

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Sorry the 2ed address I posted thought would bring up a list of topics about brakes. Type brakes into the search at that same address and see what you come up with. Or ask the question on that forum, someone will point you in the right direction. I know there had been talk about a disk brake setup that is or will be soon made.

s1b · 06-22-2010, 11:37 AM

Thanks Redmodelt. Will do!

Quote:

Originally Posted by redmodelt

Sorry the 2ed address I posted thought would bring up a list of topics about brakes. Type brakes into the search at that same address and see what you come up with. Or ask the question on that forum, someone will point you in the right direction. I know there had been talk about a disk brake setup that is or will be soon made.

Doc Holliday · 06-22-2010, 02:56 PM

How do wood wheels and braking in a curve work out??

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s1b · 06-22-2010, 03:16 PM

I wouldn't have any idea. I was thinking more for the wire wheel guys. Atleast that's what I will be running. You do bring up a good point!

VespaJay · 06-22-2010, 05:46 PM

Hi gents,

I found a number of links over on the MTFCA site about brakes, here they are:

http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/118802/140587.html

http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/118802/128879.html

http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/118802/127772.html

http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/118802/138046.html

http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/80257/80465.html

http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/80257/90270.html

http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/50893/67958.html

VespaJay · 06-22-2010, 06:07 PM

. . . and here are a few more:

http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/29/45825.html

http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/118802/121461.html

http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/29/24281.html

s1b · 06-22-2010, 06:44 PM

Thanks for the links!!
Is that your T in the avatar?
If so, tell us a little more about it, please.

Quote:

Originally Posted by VespaJay

Hi gents,

I found a number of links over on the MTFCA site about brakes, here they are:

http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/118802/140587.html

http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/118802/128879.html

http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/118802/127772.html

http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/118802/138046.html

http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/80257/80465.html

http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/80257/90270.html

http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/50893/67958.html

VespaJay · 06-22-2010, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s1b

Thanks for the links!!
Is that your T in the avatar?
If so, tell us a little more about it, please.

You're welcome on the links, glad to help. My avatar pic is the Gabby Garrison car. My T is just a stocker

s1b · 06-22-2010, 09:04 PM

I thought the car looked familiar, that would explain why. The Gabby Garrison car is a great looking car!

Cool Hand Lurker · 06-23-2010, 10:36 AM

I intend to try to convert some 49-53 Ford front spindles to fit the Model T axle but haven't started on the project yet so it may or may not work. The Model T axle has the kingpin bosses on the top and bottom with the front spindle located in between, the same as the 49-53 Ford. My plan is to take the 49-53 spindle and mill away some of the outside of the boss for clearance, make a spacer to take up vertical clearance so the spindle won't rise, and replace the spindle bushing with one that has an inside diameter that is the same as the diameter of the Model T kingpin.

06-21-2010, 12:46 PM	#1
s1b Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orlando Posts: 149	Front brakes for the Model T??? Ok I know this will annoy some, but hopefully not. Does anyone make a kit or something to put hydraulic brakes on the front stock spindles of a model T? I know back in 20s/30s they did, (yes even hydraulic) but I'm talking about on the market now.

06-21-2010, 09:08 PM	#2
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,342	Re: Front brakes for the Model T??? There is a lot of chat about front brakes at; http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/118802/118802.html http://www.mtfca.com/cgi-bin/discus/search.cgi

06-22-2010, 05:31 AM	#3
s1b Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orlando Posts: 149	Re: Front brakes for the Model T??? I could not find anything over on the MTFCA forum. Do you have a direct link to the subject?

06-22-2010, 05:38 AM	#4
skip Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin Posts: 408	Re: Front brakes for the Model T??? Buy a set of aeroplane disc's, there in a variety of sizes and stopping power. They will need to be machined to fit a homemade bracket. Additionally go cart disc brakes look like they may be a good size. skip.

06-22-2010, 08:08 AM	#5
s1b Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orlando Posts: 149	Re: Front brakes for the Model T??? I never thought about the airplane disc. Me and a buddy of mine buy old planes time to time and part them out. Ill have to look at them next time.

06-22-2010, 10:54 AM	#6
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,342	Re: Front brakes for the Model T??? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Sorry the 2ed address I posted thought would bring up a list of topics about brakes. Type brakes into the search at that same address and see what you come up with. Or ask the question on that forum, someone will point you in the right direction. I know there had been talk about a disk brake setup that is or will be soon made.

06-22-2010, 02:56 PM	#8
Doc Holliday Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 12	Re: Front brakes for the Model T??? How do wood wheels and braking in a curve work out?? .

06-22-2010, 03:16 PM	#9
s1b Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orlando Posts: 149	Re: Front brakes for the Model T??? I wouldn't have any idea. I was thinking more for the wire wheel guys. Atleast that's what I will be running. You do bring up a good point!

06-22-2010, 05:46 PM	#10
VespaJay Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Worcester, MA Posts: 3	Re: Front brakes for the Model T??? Hi gents, I found a number of links over on the MTFCA site about brakes, here they are: http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/118802/140587.html http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/118802/128879.html http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/118802/127772.html http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/118802/138046.html http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/80257/80465.html http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/80257/90270.html http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/50893/67958.html Last edited by VespaJay; 06-22-2010 at 06:08 PM.

06-22-2010, 06:07 PM	#11
VespaJay Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Worcester, MA Posts: 3	Re: Front brakes for the Model T??? . . . and here are a few more: http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/29/45825.html http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/118802/121461.html http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/29/24281.html

06-22-2010, 09:04 PM	#14
s1b Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orlando Posts: 149	Re: Front brakes for the Model T??? I thought the car looked familiar, that would explain why. The Gabby Garrison car is a great looking car!

06-23-2010, 10:36 AM	#15
Cool Hand Lurker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Minn Posts: 1,565	Re: Front brakes for the Model T??? I intend to try to convert some 49-53 Ford front spindles to fit the Model T axle but haven't started on the project yet so it may or may not work. The Model T axle has the kingpin bosses on the top and bottom with the front spindle located in between, the same as the 49-53 Ford. My plan is to take the 49-53 spindle and mill away some of the outside of the boss for clearance, make a spacer to take up vertical clearance so the spindle won't rise, and replace the spindle bushing with one that has an inside diameter that is the same as the diameter of the Model T kingpin.