Mechanical brake(s) floaters?

[highbeams]

Mechanical brake(s) floaters?

Thank you all again for your replies re 'original mechanical brakes'. Regarding floaters for ’33, the only supplier that I’ve found = Ecklers, Mac’s#, and it is “discontinued”. Firstly, are there suppliers ‘out there? Secondly, Are floaters necessary?=85% braking surface I’ve read. Thirdly, Are floaters unnecessary, but great if you install them? One can ‘lock up’ mechanical brakes? (I never could!) THANK YOU.

 

[KiWinUS]

Floaters are a big improvement. Flathead Ted a
Member on here has great floaters. I can lock all 4 sheet 60 miles an hour in my 36 with rod brakes. They work fantastic.

 

[highbeams]

Floaters are a big improvement. Flathead Ted a
Member on here has great floaters. I can lock all 4 sheet 60 miles an hour in my 36 with rod brakes. They work fantastic.

Thank you verry much, KiWinUS. (I bought my '33 3w from a seller in NC!

 

[john greco]

Like kiwi said they will lock up all 4 wheels , they work well

 

[highbeams]

Floaters are a big improvement. Flathead Ted a
Member on here has great floaters. I can lock all 4 sheet 60 miles an hour in my 36 with rod brakes. They work fantastic.

KiWinUS:

The following users were not found:
Flathead Ted.

This is my result upon messaging him here on Ford Barn. Thank you.

 

[Kurt in NJ]

it is important that the shoes are centered and match the diameter of the drum

 

[Zeke3]

Try FlatheadTed, no space, as his username. I think Snyder’s Model A parts may offer his floaters.

 

[highbeams]

Try FlatheadTed, no space, as his username. I think Snyder’s Model A parts may offer his floaters.

Thank you, Zeke. I shoulda thunk. Appreciate it.

 

[highbeams]

it is important that the shoes are centered and match the diameter of the drum

Thank you much, Kurt.

 

[joe amorello]

Floaters work and are easily installed