Brakes Bendix style

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They say that they fit '37-'48 and the front shoes are 12x2
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Send a PM (Private Message) to FordBarn member "Krylon32". He sells those same backing plates (Speedway's backing plates are produced by MT Products....Speedway's drums are NOT the GOOD quality of MT drums) at a 10% discount to FordBarn folks. You can PM him directly by clicking on the link below.DD

PS....MT Products and "Boling Brothers" is synonymous.


https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/private.php?do=newpm&u=1914
 
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I put a complete set on my '46 Coupe. I got them from Mac's, but check with Boling Brothers, as there may be a price difference. BB has a good web site with info on their products You need to do a bit of grinding on the tops of the front spindles, but other than that, they fit and work well. If I recall, I had to shorten the park brake return spring, as the spring would bottom out before the lever went full travel to put the brakes on.

http://www.bolingbrothers.com/brake-kits-1937-1948/
 

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V8COOPMAN said:
Send a PM (Private Message) to FordBarn member "Krylon32". He sells those same backing plates (Speedway's backing plates are produced by MT Products....Speedway's drums are NOT the GOOD quality of MT drums) at a 10% discount to FordBarn folks. You can PM him directly by clicking on the link below.DD

PS....MT Products and "Boling Brothers" is synonymous.


https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/private.php?do=newpm&u=1914
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Why would I want to send a private message to someone about parts for a vehicle that I don't even own?
 
Personally I am having a hard time trying to decide if I want the Bendix brakes on front . The disc brake kit from speedway looks super easy to install. I have found the adapter to change the master cylinder from three bolt to two bolt application. Just not sure if I need to change master cylinder or not? Would change rear to bendix brakes for sure.
Understand (i think) the RPV on the front and the APV on rear.
 
3wmike. If you are going with the Bendix kits, the supplier will need to know the width of the brake shoes. My '46 drums are 1-3/4".
 
Mike. Have a good look at the BB site, as they have some tech info and installation instructions on there. You will see in the picture of my left front shoe, what I mean by needing the shoe radius matched to the drums. I arced the shoes, and much better braking performance.
 

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pictures of work need to do to the spindles
 

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Another BB spindle grinding approach. I will mail you a copy of the template, if desired.
 

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Krylon32
Hi, I`m interessed in buying a set of brake plates but I can`t send you a PM cause FordBarn said I must have 10 posts, so can you send me a PM with your e-mail adress

Thanks Michael
 
3wmike said:
Krylon32
Hi, I`m interessed in buying a set of brake plates but I can`t send you a PM cause FordBarn said I must have 10 posts, so can you send me a PM with your e-mail adress

Thanks Michael
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You can contact him directly at:

Gary Mussman
122 Southern Hills • Hebron, NE • 68370.
Phone: 402-749-1932
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Gary's "Cornhuskers" web site at the link below! DD


http://myflatheadford.com/business-directory/9755/cornhusker-rod-and-customs/
 
demingboy said:
Personally I am having a hard time trying to decide if I want the Bendix brakes on front . The disc brake kit from speedway looks super easy to install. I have found the adapter to change the master cylinder from three bolt to two bolt application. Just not sure if I need to change master cylinder or not? Would change rear to bendix brakes for sure.
Understand (i think) the RPV on the front and the APV on rear.
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Be sure the wheels you plan to run are compatible with disc brakes.

Charlie Stephens
 
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