1927 Model T Brakes

[Doug 845]

Trying to learn about the braking system on a T. Did the '26 & '27 have functioning rear brakes? Or were the only brakes actually used while driving just the bands in the ******?

 

[Ray in La Mesa]

The rear brakes are actually a parking brake as they are cast iron band w/ no shoes. Only driving brakes are the band in the transmission.

 

[stevests]

The "Improved" Ford ('26 - '27) actually had a lined rear brake band - earlier were cast iron.

 

[J Franklin]

The "Improved" Ford ('26 - '27) actually had a lined rear brake band - earlier were cast iron.

Lined parking/emergency brake bands. If you want rear brakes buy an accessory Rocky Mountain type set-up.

 

[jimTN]

The inside brake shoe or "band" as I think you are calling it in 26/7 was lined. There is a external accessory brake outfit called Rocky Mountain brakes that has a external contracting band on the outside of the brake drum.

 

[Alex Mcknz]

The "Improved" Ford ('26 - '27) actually had a lined rear brake band - earlier were cast iron.

Thanks for sharing this trivia.
I am learning a lot of things about classic cars on this forum.

 

[FiretrucK]

The 26-27 T park brakes are much larger than the earlier park brake. There is a outfit ( Model T Ranch ) that makes a equalizer to connect the park brake to the brake paddle so they can be used as a service brake. There are mixed revews on how well they work.

 

[redmodelt]

Biggest draw back using the 26/27 as service brakes, they just float inside the drum, not anchored down. Yes people do use them as parking/service brakes. As bad as Rocky Mtn are reported to be, that at least do have one anchor point.