Drake's 39 pedal assembly

Matt, as you know, I'm studying this brake stuff real hard right now. There is a thread somewhere that discusses single vs. dual that is very good info. The consensus on that thread was that a dual was definitely safer IF and only IF it is properly configured. I'll try to find that thread and send it to you.

Also, I might add that a dual master being safer also means adding a booster gets way more complicated should you decide to try that.
 
I have been told the Feds outlawed single reservoir master cylinders in the 70's. The weird thing is that NSRA still allows them in their safety 23 inspection. Go with the dual reservoir system, don't take a chance. Master Power Brakes, 888-251-2352 can give you any MC you need and great brake system advice.
 
It's a hot rod. Everything is about risk. Check it, inspect it, and forget it. If a single works without too much hassle, throw it in there. If you can fit a dual without too much hassle, may be good insurance. I wouldn't stress too much about it.

Just b/c it's a dual system, doesn't mean it works all the time. Anyone remember Audi's from the '80's?
 
Zeke, does this MC just have two outputs that connect front and rear with no equalizer valve used?
 
Post #17 above talks about the pedals being cast or forged. Does anyone know for sure whether they are forged? Or cast?
 
Cast pedals versus forged - does it matter on a street car?
Is the quality of the reproduction pedals good enough to trust your life?
 
29AVEE8 said:
I have never seen one of the Drake units but I had a question about whether the pedal arms were cast or forged like Henry made them. About third hand anecdotal evidence suggests that the Drake units are cast as I assumed. If you are needing to re contour the clutch pedal for clearance as is sometimes required on an earlier than 1939 chassis, then I think the cast units would not work. Like I said this is not first hand experience.
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barnfind said:
Cast pedals versus forged - does it matter on a street car?
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As was noted earlier, if a guy needs to heat, bend and fine-tune the fit of one or both of the pedals on an original forged steel set (which guys do frequently with original '39 pedal sets in NON-'39 cars), that would not be possible with CAST pedals...that's why it matters. DD
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Bending pedals is not an concern for me as I bought a 39 frame missing the pedals.

Surely someone has actually bought the repros and has an opinion and/or first hand knowledge if they are indeed cast?
 
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