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35 coupe · 04-10-2012, 02:49 PM

What s the best hydraulic brake conversion to put on a stock 35 coupe, either aftermarket or other year ford that will fit. Do you have to change spindles? THANKS

2935ford · 04-10-2012, 06:04 PM

I did a '35 sedan using ECI front disc coversion w/5 on 5.5 bolt pattern.....real simple but I had a 9" out back w/drum good combo.
I first did the Buick fin drum conversion......nowhere near as good or simple as the ECI kit.

Straightpipes · 04-10-2012, 06:57 PM

Mine has a 39 pedal assembly in it.

Brad · 04-10-2012, 07:28 PM

give Richard a call at Early v8 Garage 626-338-2282

Ol' Ron · 04-10-2012, 10:23 PM

If you;re looking for Cheep 40-48 ford

B-O-B · 04-10-2012, 10:51 PM

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I have 40s on my 34 5/w

Charlie Stephens · 04-10-2012, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ol' Ron

If you;re looking for Cheep 40-48 ford

Ron is right, but still call Richard Lacy for the adapter to use your original pedals and a hydraulic master cylinder.

Charlie Stephens

JM 35 Sedan · 04-11-2012, 07:49 AM

I'm actually pretty darn happy with my finely tuned and maintained mechanicals on my stock/original '35 fordor. Now, if I really wanted an improved hydraulic braking system I would leap frog the '39 to '48 Ford system and go directly for the repro Lincoln system combined with Richard Lacy's kit that uses the stock '35 brake pedals. His system eliminates the need to convert to a '39 clutch/brake pedal assembly that would also require a hole to be cut in the floor pan to fill/refill the MC. JMHO

Richard (EV8G) · 04-11-2012, 11:49 AM

Thanks to all for the nice recommendations, and especially for spelling my name correctly!!! My son Dennis, who does most of the hard work, also thanks you...

toddle321 · 04-12-2012, 08:53 AM

I have Richard's kit on my both my '36 Cabriolet and Woodie, easy to install and works perfectly.

04-10-2012, 02:49 PM	#1
35 coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 373	Hydraulic brake conversion for 35 What s the best hydraulic brake conversion to put on a stock 35 coupe, either aftermarket or other year ford that will fit. Do you have to change spindles? THANKS

04-10-2012, 06:04 PM	#2
2935ford Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 1,013	Re: Hydraulic brake conversion for 35 I did a '35 sedan using ECI front disc coversion w/5 on 5.5 bolt pattern.....real simple but I had a 9" out back w/drum good combo. I first did the Buick fin drum conversion......nowhere near as good or simple as the ECI kit.

04-10-2012, 06:57 PM	#3
Straightpipes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ballston Spa, NY Posts: 789	Re: Hydraulic brake conversion for 35 Mine has a 39 pedal assembly in it.

04-10-2012, 07:28 PM	#4
Brad Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 25	Re: Hydraulic brake conversion for 35 give Richard a call at Early v8 Garage 626-338-2282

04-10-2012, 10:23 PM	#5
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,861	Re: Hydraulic brake conversion for 35 If you;re looking for Cheep 40-48 ford

04-10-2012, 10:51 PM	#6
B-O-B Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ft Mohave,Az Posts: 1,987	Re: Hydraulic brake conversion for 35 Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I have 40s on my 34 5/w

04-11-2012, 07:49 AM	#8
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,859	Re: Hydraulic brake conversion for 35 I'm actually pretty darn happy with my finely tuned and maintained mechanicals on my stock/original '35 fordor. Now, if I really wanted an improved hydraulic braking system I would leap frog the '39 to '48 Ford system and go directly for the repro Lincoln system combined with Richard Lacy's kit that uses the stock '35 brake pedals. His system eliminates the need to convert to a '39 clutch/brake pedal assembly that would also require a hole to be cut in the floor pan to fill/refill the MC. JMHO __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein* Last edited by JM 35 Sedan; 04-11-2012 at 07:55 AM.

04-11-2012, 11:49 AM	#9
Richard (EV8G) Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: La Verne CA Posts: 432	Re: Hydraulic brake conversion for 35 Thanks to all for the nice recommendations, and especially for spelling my name correctly!!! My son Dennis, who does most of the hard work, also thanks you... __________________ Early V8 Garage Pasadena Roadster Club

04-12-2012, 08:53 AM	#10
toddle321 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 152	Re: Hydraulic brake conversion for 35 I have Richard's kit on my both my '36 Cabriolet and Woodie, easy to install and works perfectly.