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Old 05-22-2011, 11:08 AM   #11
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Default Re: Model A Brake upgrade?

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Originally Posted by Jim Brierley View Post
'35 brakes have the same width and diameter as hydraulics. One problem with them is they don't have seperate e-brake shoes, so you have to use the e-brake handle to actuate all 4 brakes, and then the stop light are on. I have them on the rear only, and they overpower the front (stock) brakes, will go to all 4 soon. If you put them only on the front you won't have the stop light problem, and seem to be a good choice.
Jim, you could install a switch activated by the e-brake handle to open the brake light wire.

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