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Doctor's Ford · 10-06-2012, 11:23 PM

Looking for advice on mechanical brake restoration. All my brake rods are in bad shape, welded, twisted, etc and need to replace them but have not found any company that offers them. Would like to know what FordBarners do in a case like this. Can anyone tell me the specifications regarding material, witdth, length, etc? Perhaps some of you have fabricated your own. Or better, if anyone knows someone who sells them? Thank you guys. Manuel

bige386 · 10-07-2012, 05:23 AM

I have a set if brake rod's from a 29 Model A I would be willing to part with . I don't know if there the same as your 33 tho. I could send a some pictures of them if you like.

Rustyspokes · 10-07-2012, 03:27 PM

I have a 34 and made new rods from the proper round stock obtained at the local machine shop, measured the original length, threaded the ends sent to an outlet that sells the proper end yokes and threaded them on the rod with a locking nut to the original length ,all ready to go and the price was reasonable , JMHO...

Ian NZ · 10-07-2012, 05:10 PM

I made mine out of 5/16 inch High tensile ground finish round stock from a steel reseller and threaded the ends with 5/16 inch national fine thread to suit the end yokes.

David J · 10-07-2012, 07:17 PM

Little Dearborn in MPLS MN had the cure for a sane price . The rods in the pic are out of the 33 in the other pic and are excellent as far as pin holes and threads with some gennie black dipped paint . As you can see though they have serious issues .

Doctor's Ford · 10-07-2012, 11:47 PM

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Good. Have something to start with. Thanks DavidJ, I'll check with Little Dearborn this week. Interesting picture of brake adjustment but I am not too excited to be in that car at any speed. Regarding making my own rods, I presume the type of material is important and currently we have a variety of steel and others and don't want to end up buying something that is not safe. I plan to drive this car and I want it to stop well. What was the original material and what do you recommend?

10-06-2012, 11:23 PM	#1
Doctor's Ford Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: South Dakota Posts: 405	1933 Tudor brake rods Looking for advice on mechanical brake restoration. All my brake rods are in bad shape, welded, twisted, etc and need to replace them but have not found any company that offers them. Would like to know what FordBarners do in a case like this. Can anyone tell me the specifications regarding material, witdth, length, etc? Perhaps some of you have fabricated your own. Or better, if anyone knows someone who sells them? Thank you guys. Manuel

10-07-2012, 05:23 AM	#2
bige386 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 264	Re: 1933 Tudor brake rods I have a set if brake rod's from a 29 Model A I would be willing to part with . I don't know if there the same as your 33 tho. I could send a some pictures of them if you like. __________________ The Lord is the light--allow Him to guide you.

10-07-2012, 03:27 PM	#3
Rustyspokes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: West Coast Canada B.C. Interior Posts: 332	Re: 1933 Tudor brake rods I have a 34 and made new rods from the proper round stock obtained at the local machine shop, measured the original length, threaded the ends sent to an outlet that sells the proper end yokes and threaded them on the rod with a locking nut to the original length ,all ready to go and the price was reasonable , JMHO...

10-07-2012, 05:10 PM	#4
Ian NZ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Taranaki, New Zealand Posts: 922	Re: 1933 Tudor brake rods I made mine out of 5/16 inch High tensile ground finish round stock from a steel reseller and threaded the ends with 5/16 inch national fine thread to suit the end yokes.

10-07-2012, 11:47 PM	#6
Doctor's Ford Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: South Dakota Posts: 405	Re: 1933 Tudor brake rods Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Good. Have something to start with. Thanks DavidJ, I'll check with Little Dearborn this week. Interesting picture of brake adjustment but I am not too excited to be in that car at any speed. Regarding making my own rods, I presume the type of material is important and currently we have a variety of steel and others and don't want to end up buying something that is not safe. I plan to drive this car and I want it to stop well. What was the original material and what do you recommend?