Mechanical model A brakes to juice Brakes. Whats easiest

I know I will probably get my ass chewed for posting this. I have read and read and read about this. And there is so many variations of parts, cut this, machine that,etc. I dont have access to all the parts explained. I was wondering if there is a company that sells a kit to do this without the treasure hunt for parts. I really apprieciate any feed back. If this was posted before, Sorry I did not find it..... Thanks fellas

 

Speedway

 

Find a set of 40 or later spindles and backing plates I think would easiest.

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You can get the "traditional" re-popped self energizing brakes from Speedway. You will need to replace the backing plates and such.
I had mechanicals on my A some years back - very exciting! Still have them on my '36 and one day hope to convert once I get it back on the road.

 

I still have the Banger in my 31 sedan and the brakes are fine. But hopefully this spring I have a 53 Flathead I want to jam in it. Not sure if I trush the mechanical brakes at that point. Thanks

 

IMO, the easiest is the Lincoln setup that is now available.....but expensive.

 

40 spindles and brakes with a hoop style steering arm for traditional drag link steering. Fabricate a master cylinder mount. If you want to retain the wire wheels you will have to use the wheel centering plates. The Lincoln backing plates will give you self energizing brakes.

 

MT car products

www.mtcarproducts.com/

Quality and good customer service. You will get what you pay for without the hunt.


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Thanks

 

I'd check out the Speedway brake assemblies,...they have an 11" "Bendix" style brake assembly, backing plates, cyls, shoes,...to bolt on early Ford axels.

4TTRUK

 

I second MT Car Products. They are a HAMB vendor. Call them and tell them what you want to do.

 

640neoff check the tech archives under brakes take care and good luck

 

wilson welding ???

 

Modified stock or update the cost is about the same and so are the results the choice is yours I have just modified stock brakes and am surprised how well they work guess it depends on what period you are building toward.

 

Talk to Richard Lacy of Early V8 Garage.

http://www.earlyv8garage.qpg.com/

http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/member.php?u=119

 

I appreciate the info....Thanks