Hydraulic Brakes vs. Original?

[Pat Martone]

I've noticed that they make a disc brake kit for the Model T, and wonder why a disc brake kit is not available for the Model A?
I love my fully restored mechanical brakes but just wonder why disc brakes are not an option for the Model A.

[mrtexas]

https://sites.google.com/site/mrtexa...ydraulicbrakes

[Will N]

Originally Posted by Pat Martone

I've noticed that they make a disc brake kit for the Model T, and wonder why a disc brake kit is not available for the Model A?
I love my fully restored mechanical brakes but just wonder why disc brakes are not an option for the Model A.

I think that it's because properly restored original mechanical brakes on a Model A are more than adequate for the job. Properly restored original brakes on a Model T are barely adequate. The "brakes" consist of a band in the transmission that act to slow the driveshaft. The brakes on the rear wheels of a T are parking brakes only.

[Will N]

Originally Posted by pklarkin

Thanks very much for your insights all! As a new comer to the Model A and to this forum, I really appreciate the insights. I'm going to stick with the mechanical brakes for now and see how things go. Thanks again!

Good choice. You'll find that there are two types of Model A Guys (three if you count the hot rodders): 1) Those who appreciate and maintain the original features of a Model A. 2) Those who are always trying to "improve" the Model A.

IMHO, if you want a car with modern features like hydraulic brakes, overdrives, high comression heads etc., well, buy a modern car! But if you want a Model A, then dag nab it, keep it a Model A.