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Werner · 05-31-2019, 05:36 PM

I'm confused. When I step hard on the footbrake and pull with power the handbrake at the same time, the foot pedal sank 1/2 inch deeper.

I do not understand that. Because both brake pads move and act independently of each other. I think, that is not right.

Does anyone have an explanation?

Very much advance-thanks!

Jacksonlll · 05-31-2019, 06:05 PM

Get under and have someone do the brakes. You should see something moving. Your cross shaft may be pulled forward letting your pedal go deeper. Check pivots of both cross shafts.

CWPASADENA · 05-31-2019, 06:31 PM

If you have an early 28, you may not have independent emergency brakes and service brakes on the rear.

If you only have one brake rod going to each rear wheel, the emergency brakes use the same rear shoes as the service brakes.

If so, you may feel the brake pedal sink a little when the handbrake handle is pulled.

Chris W.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 05-31-2019, 07:19 PM

The main thing do the brakes stop the car????
Bill W.

Werner · 06-01-2019, 03:40 AM

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Hallo, thanks for answers. Yes of course, the brakes work well. I will check the hint from Jackson III.

05-31-2019, 05:36 PM	#1
Werner Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Germany, near Aachen Posts: 1,158	Interaction foot and hand brake? I'm confused. When I step hard on the footbrake and pull with power the handbrake at the same time, the foot pedal sank 1/2 inch deeper. I do not understand that. Because both brake pads move and act independently of each other. I think, that is not right. Does anyone have an explanation? Very much advance-thanks! __________________ Beste Gruesse aus Deutschland, Werner Ford Model A, Roadster, 1928 Citroen 11 CV, 1947 Hercules W 2000, 1976; (with NSU-Wankel Rotary Engine), Canadian version

05-31-2019, 06:05 PM	#2
Jacksonlll Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Michigan-- Member of Oakleaf of MARC Posts: 1,686	Re: Interaction foot and hand brake? Get under and have someone do the brakes. You should see something moving. Your cross shaft may be pulled forward letting your pedal go deeper. Check pivots of both cross shafts.

05-31-2019, 06:31 PM	#3
CWPASADENA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: PASADENA, CA Posts: 1,884	Re: Interaction foot and hand brake? If you have an early 28, you may not have independent emergency brakes and service brakes on the rear. If you only have one brake rod going to each rear wheel, the emergency brakes use the same rear shoes as the service brakes. If so, you may feel the brake pedal sink a little when the handbrake handle is pulled. Chris W.

05-31-2019, 07:19 PM	#4
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: Interaction foot and hand brake? The main thing do the brakes stop the car???? Bill W. __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"

06-01-2019, 03:40 AM	#5
Werner Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Germany, near Aachen Posts: 1,158	Re: Interaction foot and hand brake? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Hallo, thanks for answers. Yes of course, the brakes work well. I will check the hint from Jackson III. __________________ Beste Gruesse aus Deutschland, Werner Ford Model A, Roadster, 1928 Citroen 11 CV, 1947 Hercules W 2000, 1976; (with NSU-Wankel Rotary Engine), Canadian version