The Ford Barn

waynes · 06-02-2015, 01:58 PM

Converting my 38 to 39 brakes and stumped on how to fasten tail end of front hand brake cable. Is there a bracket that connects to the wishbone braket on the torque tube?

30-9 · 06-02-2015, 02:07 PM

Yes kinda looks like a boomarang

V8COOPMAN · 06-02-2015, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waynes

Converting my 38 to 39 brakes and stumped on how to fasten tail end of front hand brake cable. Is there a bracket that connects to the wishbone braket on the torque tube?

I know this is a crummy picture, but does it help you visualize what might work? DD

30-9 · 06-02-2015, 02:44 PM

Is there a trick or tool - that once u pull pin and tighten turn buckle (to tighten hand brake) to get the two cables and pin back together?

V8COOPMAN · 06-02-2015, 02:59 PM

With the e-brake handle in the RELEASED position, there should be virtually no tension pulling on the rear cable......otherwise, you'd be engaging the brake shoes. DD

30-9 · 06-02-2015, 03:00 PM

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)

My handle is very close to bottom of dash but there is very little slack in cables even when disengaged

ford38v8 · 06-02-2015, 03:35 PM

The handle is adjustable also.

waynes · 06-02-2015, 03:38 PM

Coopman, your pic makes it pretty clear what I need. Is that a 39 torque tube? Thanks for the response.

30-9 · 06-02-2015, 03:39 PM

Yes I know but again cable seems pretty tight already.

Also my apology steeling this thread

V8COOPMAN · 06-02-2015, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waynes

Coopman, your pic makes it pretty clear what I need. Is that a 39 torque tube? Thanks for the response.

I know that picture to be of a '47 Ford car. DD

swoopNZ · 06-02-2015, 06:09 PM

The handbrake cable passes first through 2 holes in the centre bracket and then on to that clip.
The 38 chassis did not have those holes in the bracket.

40cpe · 06-02-2015, 06:39 PM

My '38 was converted when I got it. The hand brake lever/cable still activates the cross shaft (for lack of a better word) that is on the center crossmember and actuated the mechanical brakes. The boomerang-shaped equalizer is attached to the passenger side of that cross-shaft by a rod. Maybe not kosher, but it is very effective. If a picture would help, I'll try to get one.

06-02-2015, 01:58 PM	#1
waynes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 105	E-brake cable connection Converting my 38 to 39 brakes and stumped on how to fasten tail end of front hand brake cable. Is there a bracket that connects to the wishbone braket on the torque tube?

06-02-2015, 02:07 PM	#2
30-9 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: MA Posts: 888	Re: E-brake cable connection Yes kinda looks like a boomarang __________________ Thanks - 30-9 1939, 1940

06-02-2015, 02:44 PM	#4
30-9 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: MA Posts: 888	Re: E-brake cable connection Is there a trick or tool - that once u pull pin and tighten turn buckle (to tighten hand brake) to get the two cables and pin back together? __________________ Thanks - 30-9 1939, 1940

06-02-2015, 02:59 PM	#5
V8COOPMAN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Shore of LAKE HOUSTON Posts: 11,113	Re: E-brake cable connection With the e-brake handle in the RELEASED position, there should be virtually no tension pulling on the rear cable......otherwise, you'd be engaging the brake shoes. DD __________________ *Click Links Below* __ ▼ *'35-'36 W/8BA & MECHANICAL FAN* *T5 W/TORQUE TUBE*

06-02-2015, 03:00 PM	#6
30-9 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: MA Posts: 888	Re: E-brake cable connection Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) My handle is very close to bottom of dash but there is very little slack in cables even when disengaged __________________ Thanks - 30-9 1939, 1940

06-02-2015, 03:35 PM	#7
ford38v8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 6,645	Re: E-brake cable connection The handle is adjustable also. __________________ Alan

06-02-2015, 03:38 PM	#8
waynes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 105	Re: E-brake cable connection Coopman, your pic makes it pretty clear what I need. Is that a 39 torque tube? Thanks for the response.

06-02-2015, 03:39 PM	#9
30-9 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: MA Posts: 888	Re: E-brake cable connection Yes I know but again cable seems pretty tight already. Also my apology steeling this thread __________________ Thanks - 30-9 1939, 1940

06-02-2015, 06:09 PM	#11
swoopNZ MEMBER EMERITUS Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,380	Re: E-brake cable connection The handbrake cable passes first through 2 holes in the centre bracket and then on to that clip. The 38 chassis did not have those holes in the bracket.

06-02-2015, 06:39 PM	#12
40cpe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Star, MS Posts: 4,024	Re: E-brake cable connection My '38 was converted when I got it. The hand brake lever/cable still activates the cross shaft (for lack of a better word) that is on the center crossmember and actuated the mechanical brakes. The boomerang-shaped equalizer is attached to the passenger side of that cross-shaft by a rod. Maybe not kosher, but it is very effective. If a picture would help, I'll try to get one.