Who does Hydraulic conversions?

Harpoon13 said:
Thinking of doing a hydraulic conversion on my 29 Phaeton. Is there anyone in the SoCal region who can help?
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Hey Harpoon,
I would ask this same question on the early V8 site. I'm sure that you will get very good information on the HAMB (modification) site also. There are a couple of well known shops / people who can help you in socal.
Myself, I ordered a 'KIT' that contained nearly all that I needed to put Lincoln brakes system on my '30 roadster. Did the job myself with expert 'oversight' from a Fordbarn bud (thanks again ZZ:rolleyes:) .
 
The "go to" guy for the early Ford V8's is Richard Lacy at earlyv8@aol.com (mail), earlyv8garage.net (web site), (626) 338-2282, (855) 268-0325 but I don't think he does Model A's. Wouldn't hurt to ask. Is Grover Beach in SoCal or is that where the car is?

Charlie Stephens
 
Tiny said:
Why not rebuild the mechanical's?
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Hey Tiny,
I did rebuild the mechanicals ! Then sold the whole system to a Minn, barner , who was tickled pink. Used that $ to purchase Lincoln brakes ..win/win situation, eh :D

BTW...I agree totally with Richard Lacy suggestion. I believe that he is a business man and will install Lincoln brake system on your Model A. I think that Lacy is a Lincoln brake dealer !
 
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May I suggest that when you do this conversion, you use a split system. A single cylinder master cylinder will leave you with NO BRAKES if there is any sort of failure. Single systems are not permitted here - they would be put off the road. Dual master cylinders are available from parts suppliers or from wreckers.
 
Take my advice if you can afford to have a pro, do your conversion to Hydralic brakes, do it! I am a poor farm boy , and in the middle of changing my brakes on my 29. What a pain in the back side it is. Getting the parts is the worst part. It can be done by the layman but I wont do another.
 
Geez " good dry system to a leak and rust prone liquid ".

I don't know why this keeps coming up?? If someone is converting to hyd I would think EVERTHING (M/Cyl, wheel cyl's, lines) would be new. They would be if I did it. Simple maintainance would ensure it stayed that way. Add 16" wheels/tires and good to go. JMO
Paul in CT
 
Tiny said:
Why not rebuild the mechanical's?
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It may very well be that his reason to convert to hydraulic is due to a health issue... recall in the day they were called Power Brakes and yes they aid the amount of force a human needs...
 
Juice brakes are fine if you drive most every day ,., Brake fluid is a magnet
for moisture ,. The more you sit the more moisture gets in the system .,

The moisture rusts the wheel cylinders and no brakes ., Takes about 2
years sitting .,


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Hicktick said:
Juice brakes are fine if you drive most every day ,., Brake fluid is a magnet
for moisture ,. The more you sit the more moisture gets in the system .,

The moisture rusts the wheel cylinders and no brakes ., Takes about 2
years sitting .,


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Hey Hicktick,
For these statements, I have to AGREE with you .
However, in the interest of accuracy and for those wanting/searching for the 'truth' :D. Let it be known that ....if you use synthetic brake fluid, then what you have said is not accurate/true :) ! I believe that the word is hydrophobic (?) when something such as synthetic brake fluid will not absorb water from air and within a closed system. Ergo, no water, no rust..clear as mud,eh !

Hm, the way these mechanical vs hydraulic threads develop, reminds me of maybe a thousand oil threads from yesteryear :rolleyes:
 
Why do some folks RAG on someone just because he wants HYDRAULICS???
Main thing is that they're installed properly & safe.
I caught a lots of GUFF, just because I put on a 6 blade PLASTIC FAN!
If some can't say something NICE or CONSTRUCTIVE, jist be QUIET!!!! How to hell would you feel, if everyone told you how to do YOUR CAR?? (GEEZ!)
Bill Ticked
 
hardtimes said:
Hey Hicktick,
For these statements, I have to AGREE with you .
However, in the interest of accuracy and for those wanting/searching for the 'truth' :D. Let it be known that ....if you use synthetic brake fluid, then what you have said is not accurate/true :) ! I believe that the word is hydrophobic (?) when something such as synthetic brake fluid will not absorb water from air and within a closed system. Ergo, no water, no rust..clear as mud,eh !

Hm, the way these mechanical vs hydraulic threads develop, reminds me of maybe a thousand oil threads from yesteryear :rolleyes:
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Hardtimes,

The word you choose was correct. I am so used to putting a negative in front of hydroscopic that in my mind I assumed it was there. Synchro909 corrected me and I revised this post.

Charlie Stephens
 
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Hydroscopic is the word to describe something that attracts and absorbs water. Hydrophobic is the word for something that doesn't. If you read the post again, I think the latter is indeed the correct term.
 
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