a nice site you found for all kinds of trivial facts...
3~ Tudor's & 1~ Coupe
Henry Ford said,
"It's all nuts and bolts"
"Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible." Mitch's Auto Service ctr
Left out is the fact that the British MGA 1600 had factory front disk brakes in, on or about 1960.
As as an aside: The MGA, even earlier came with factory rack and pinion steering also, years before either were adopted by U.S. automakers! Electric fuel pumps (now standard on all cars) were used on the MG vehicles even in the 1940s.
Anybody remember he Early Chrysler disc brakes? They looked like Multi-Disc Clutch parts & scream like a BANSHEE!! A Friend had them on a '34 Ford & we still call him, "SQUEEKIE"---Most folks don't even know his REAL NAME!
Bill Quiet
Toms page didn't work for me, not the first car to use disc brakes but the 62 Studebaker Lark had them as an option.
The link doesn't work for me either but here's another interesting piece of trivia. Radial ply tyres were invented in 1915 but not commercialised till the late 40s by Michelin.
3~ Tudor's & 1~ Coupe
Henry Ford said,
"It's all nuts and bolts"
"Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible." Mitch's Auto Service ctr
Toms page didn't work for me, not the first car to use disc brakes but the 62 Studebaker Lark had them as an option.
Studebaker used the 'modern' type caliper disk brake on the Avanti as standard equipment and optional on other models. This was the first use of these brakes as standard equipment on an American vehicle. The ones used on other vehicles prior were different [ and strange] designs compared to what we are now used to.
Rescued this one from the "Pinto/Hydraulic Brakes" curse. A very nice car in the 70"s. 15 extra holes in the firewall patched and welded up. Installed rebuilt A engine and all new mechanical brakes.
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My 1930 Town sedan was parked for over 9 months. When I got it out to drive, it started right up, but the front end shuttered every time the brakes were applied. I thought some rust had built up. Drove it around for a while, gently riding the brakes and it seemed better. But going down a real steep hill, I applied the brakes and the whole car jumped to the right every time the brakes were applied....
Can I use the Ted's front parts I used with the original '30 brakes on my car if I change the front brakes to '35 assemblies or are the modified parts different?
Residue from Juice brakes on a Vicky. Removing the hydraulics from the car. Master cyl. on the firewall. Evidence of leaking fluid for years, Look at the "quality" work done on the master cylinder installation.
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Finally I got brakes that will stop,, After sending my drums.shoes and e brake linings to Randy Gross and he worked his magic I now have safe brakes, If you want great service And quality workmanship call Randy Gross...
Ok by now everyone knows I am going to put mechanical brakes on my 1930 Model A. I just got home from a 14-hour drive and looked under my car to take some photos of what was left after someone put hydraulic brakes on the back. Any and all input is welcomed, good or bad. Hugh
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I have a 1955 Ford Customline with drum brakes that I have recently had converted to power brakes. After the conversion, the brakes are now very touchy. I barely have to push the pedal and the brakes really take hold. The mechanic that did the work said I should convert to front disc brakes (with a proportioning valve) to alleviate this condition. However, I can't find a conversion...
Spent the last couple days rebuilding emergency brakes...first time in almost 50 years. Quite an interesting jigsaw puzzle. found i had 3 left hand plates, one cracked rt. hand, and after a search a good right. fairly productive weekend...
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