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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-18-2021, 03:40 PM
Replies: 38
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Posted By waynet
Re: Disc Brakes V Bendix Brakes-Which performs best??

[QUOTE=Mart;2057726]The original question was which is better. Disk brakes are better.
Is a dual master better than a single? Yes if it is a factory designed unit with all the built in extra travel...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-17-2021, 07:24 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,916
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Re: Disc Brakes V Bendix Brakes-Which performs best??

[QUOTE=Lawson Cox;2057602]I have been driving old Fords with Bendix brakes for close to 80 years, flat country, mountain country, all year around and I have NEVER experienced "brake fade". Never.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-17-2021, 07:21 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,916
Posted By waynet
Re: Disc Brakes V Bendix Brakes-Which performs best??

That's good hear that the original type are efficient and reliable.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-17-2021, 07:14 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,916
Posted By waynet
Re: Disc Brakes V Bendix Brakes-Which performs best??

If keeping to the original braking system would it be recommended to replace the existing single feed master cylinder with a dual feed in case of a hose burst?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-17-2021, 03:06 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,916
Posted By waynet
Re: Disc Brakes V Bendix Brakes-Which performs best??

What brand conversion kit did you use?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-17-2021, 03:05 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,916
Posted By waynet
Re: Disc Brakes V Bendix Brakes-Which performs best??

Your replies and advice are worthy thinking, please keep them coming.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-17-2021, 03:16 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,916
Posted By waynet
Re: Disc Brakes V Bendix Brakes-Which performs best??

Maybe stick with the original self energizing with softer pads, and a booster, do you think? Lots of steep hills where I live!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-16-2021, 11:48 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,916
Posted By waynet
Disc Brakes V Bendix Brakes-Which performs best??

Guy's, I am unfamiliar with these older Bendix self energizing brakes. Should I convert to boosted front disc brakes, on our 1948 Mercury M47 (Ford F1) pickup, or keep the older self energizing drum...
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