Re: Interesting comment on Facebook about Model-A Brakes
I have found albeit rarely that someone will pull out from a "T" junction in front of me . I suppose because they see an old car approaching they missjudge the closing speed . In an emergency braking situation I can lock up all four wheels for sure ,this I have done several times once twice in one day !!! . I have correctly adjusted stock brakes with the late 31 spoked cast iron drums and regular rear drums. There is a servo effect as the front end is very flexible and under heavy braking the front axle rolls forward slightly and as the brake levers are on the top of the backing plate it does add braking force for sure .Correct adjustment of an unworn braking system will be as good as a hydraulic system any day IMHO . The rears have the reverse effect as the levers are on the bottom but that is a more rigid setup .
John in very heavy rain flash floods forecast Suffolk County England .
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