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The specs I quoted were from the Carpenter catalog. They seem very knowledgeable people. In a perfect world, what would be the optimum specs for the MC and for front and rear axle wheel cylinders? Thanks, Jerry

My only reference to MC and wheel cylinder bores is from the Dennis Carpenter Ford Restoration catalog. Here’s what is on my car. MC 1” bore (Carpenter catalog says MC rebuild kit is 1”) Front wheel cylinders 1 1/4” bore. (Carpenter catalog says 1 3/8”) Rear wheel cylinders 1 1/8” bore...

Jerry: There is a new 1” bore MC on the ‘37 now. This was added months ago.

I adjusted the slop out of the rods to the MC and the brake pedal. Now with a LOT of leg pressure, I can lock up the wheels on dry pavement. Still does not perform up to my expectations. Previous owners installed the hydraulic system. Time to get new soft linings, cut the drums and get the...

I will check how the MC lines up with the push rod and check for total throw on the rod. Also see if the bell crank can be reversed and if it changes anything. Will look at pedal travel for 6 1/2 to 1 ratio. Also check to see how much, if any, flex in MC mounting and bellcrank area. I’ve had...

Paul: My ‘37 Fordoor is new to me. I did none of the changes on the brake system so I don’t know what the linings are or where they were made or who supplied them. Jerry Charlie: I posted two pics of the backing plate and the linkage of the master cylinder of the ‘37 in my “gallery of pics” on...

First of all, thanks to all who have contributed. Work has kept me from replying sooner. I checked the backing plates this morning. Only two upper brake shoe adjustments. No lower adjustments. No leaks anywhere. Every brake part is new or near new. New 1” bore master cyl. New brake lines, new...

I recently acquired a ‘37 fordoor. Previous owner(s) have converted to hydraulic brakes. Looks like ‘39 to ‘48 backing plates. Wheel cylinders, master cylinder, brake shoes are new. System works VERY, VERY poorly and just barely slows the car down. Brake lines bled numerous times. Pedal is hard...