32 rear brakes on Model A

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squiresurf

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Ok guys i know a few of you have done this mod & despite asking in a pm im not having any luck in help ?
Can someone let me know how i attach an emergency brake to this mod ?
Any help would be so appreciated ?
Thanks .
John
 
John, if you don't mind me asking, what is the attraction of this modification? If my math is correct, you would be picking up about 4% to maybe 4½% more braking surface area, ...which doesn't seem like it would be worth the effort. Am I missing something?
 
squiresurf said:
Ok guys i know a few of you have done this mod & despite asking in a pm im not having any luck in help ?
Can someone let me know how i attach an emergency brake to this mod ?
Any help would be so appreciated ?
Thanks .
John
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I welded an arm to the brake cross shaft and intend to use a piece of chain or possible a cable to connect the original emergency brake lever.
 
BRENT in 10-uh-C said:
John, if you don't mind me asking, what is the attraction of this modification? If my math is correct, you would be picking up about 4% to maybe 4½% more braking surface area, ...which doesn't seem like it would be worth the effort. Am I missing something?
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Brent , i think you are possibly quite right given the mods required to do this .
I have 32 front brakes & they are a damn sight better than my old model A ones & thought i would like 32 all round .. Quickly coming round to your way of thinking though ! Thanks for confirming my doubts !
Thanks guys !
 
1935's are even better as they are wider than 32's. I did like Just Plain Bill did, now all 4 wheels are part of the parking system, the only problem is with the e-brake on the stop lights are on too, so a cut-off switch is necessary.
 
Jim B, Couldnt you use the park brake rod with the long slot in it from a early 28 AR,then you wouldnt need the cut-off switch?
 
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