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squiresurf · 02-05-2012, 02:38 AM

Ok guys i know a few of you have done this mod & despite asking in a pm im not having any luck in help ?
Can someone let me know how i attach an emergency brake to this mod ?
Any help would be so appreciated ?
Thanks .
John

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 02-05-2012, 08:34 AM

John, if you don't mind me asking, what is the attraction of this modification? If my math is correct, you would be picking up about 4% to maybe 4½% more braking surface area, ...which doesn't seem like it would be worth the effort. Am I missing something?

just plain bill · 02-05-2012, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by squiresurf

Ok guys i know a few of you have done this mod & despite asking in a pm im not having any luck in help ?
Can someone let me know how i attach an emergency brake to this mod ?
Any help would be so appreciated ?
Thanks .
John

I welded an arm to the brake cross shaft and intend to use a piece of chain or possible a cable to connect the original emergency brake lever.

squiresurf · 02-05-2012, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BRENT in 10-uh-C

John, if you don't mind me asking, what is the attraction of this modification? If my math is correct, you would be picking up about 4% to maybe 4½% more braking surface area, ...which doesn't seem like it would be worth the effort. Am I missing something?

Brent , i think you are possibly quite right given the mods required to do this .
I have 32 front brakes & they are a damn sight better than my old model A ones & thought i would like 32 all round .. Quickly coming round to your way of thinking though ! Thanks for confirming my doubts !
Thanks guys !

Jim Brierley · 02-05-2012, 02:25 PM

1935's are even better as they are wider than 32's. I did like Just Plain Bill did, now all 4 wheels are part of the parking system, the only problem is with the e-brake on the stop lights are on too, so a cut-off switch is necessary.

columbiA · 02-05-2012, 05:11 PM

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Jim B, Couldnt you use the park brake rod with the long slot in it from a early 28 AR,then you wouldnt need the cut-off switch?

Jim Brierley · 02-06-2012, 11:39 AM

Probably, but I didn't have one of those.

02-05-2012, 02:38 AM	#1
squiresurf Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 11	32 rear brakes on Model A Ok guys i know a few of you have done this mod & despite asking in a pm im not having any luck in help ? Can someone let me know how i attach an emergency brake to this mod ? Any help would be so appreciated ? Thanks . John

02-05-2012, 08:34 AM	#2
BRENT in 10-uh-C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern Tennessee Posts: 11,519	Re: 32 rear brakes on Model A John, if you don't mind me asking, what is the attraction of this modification? If my math is correct, you would be picking up about 4% to maybe 4½% more braking surface area, ...which doesn't seem like it would be worth the effort. Am I missing something? __________________ . BRENT in 10-uh-C . www.model-a-ford.com ...(...Finally Updated!! ) .

02-05-2012, 02:25 PM	#5
Jim Brierley Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 4,089	Re: 32 rear brakes on Model A 1935's are even better as they are wider than 32's. I did like Just Plain Bill did, now all 4 wheels are part of the parking system, the only problem is with the e-brake on the stop lights are on too, so a cut-off switch is necessary.

02-05-2012, 05:11 PM	#6
columbiA Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 1,746	Re: 32 rear brakes on Model A Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Jim B, Couldnt you use the park brake rod with the long slot in it from a early 28 AR,then you wouldnt need the cut-off switch?

02-06-2012, 11:39 AM	#7
Jim Brierley Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 4,089	Re: 32 rear brakes on Model A Probably, but I didn't have one of those.