Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
04-25-2022, 08:18 PM
|
Replies: 3
Views: 775
Re: Brake clips
Thanks for the words of wisdom. I know my Ford is kind of 26ish. So I joined this site to get info on the model t part of my car. Better to ask a lot of questions then just assume.don’t worry I ask...
|
Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
04-24-2022, 05:01 PM
|
Replies: 3
Views: 775
Brake clips
On my 26 model t the front drum brake line goes through the frame. The hole it goes thru is to large for the hydraulic line. The hose I bought has a c clip used for to keep the line from moving. I...
|
Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
04-19-2022, 10:49 PM
|
Replies: 2
Views: 833
Please tell me if this sounds right
I have a 1926 model t with a ford 9 inch rear end. The wheel cylinders went bad from sitting around for years. The wheel cylinders had part number bendix 30006. I researched bendix 30006 and found...
|
Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
04-10-2022, 08:26 PM
|
Replies: 2
Views: 889
Re: Now I have to replace rear wheel cylinders
Not familiar with Fords. But I assume its unbolting the brake backing plate and putting it =in the correct position. I kept looking at it this afternoon. Kept asking why did he do this? Im going to...
|
Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
04-10-2022, 07:41 PM
|
Replies: 2
Views: 889
Now I have to replace rear wheel cylinders
On my 1926 model t I have a Ford 9 inch with dimples on the back. I have read this is a 1964 or so rear end. The t has been sitting for a long time. I have replaced all brake components except the...
|
Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
03-22-2022, 05:52 PM
|
Replies: 3
Views: 708
|
Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
03-22-2022, 05:51 PM
|
Replies: 3
Views: 708
Re: ok I probably know the answer
Thank you for the response on brake shoe cleaning. The shoes are not worn at all the 1926 has for years. I wiped off the brake fluid that got on the shoes it didn't seem to penetrate the shoes.Can I...
|
Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
03-22-2022, 04:47 PM
|
Replies: 3
Views: 708
ok I probably know the answer
I just got finished putting in new hydraulic hoses in my 1926. I bled the brakes and everything worked. Then I pushed on the pedal again and then I saw fluid coming out of the front drum brakes. I...
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-19-2022, 12:52 AM
|
Replies: 1
Views: 511
Question
I am putting on new hydraulic brake hoses on my drum brakes. Is there a copper washer between the hydraulic hose and the wheel cylinder? I can’t remember and I thought better to ask.
Thanks
Jerry
|
Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
03-08-2022, 09:17 PM
|
Replies: 4
Views: 924
Re: take a poll
I thought about it a lot. Then I crawled under it with a large can of pb blaster and sprayed like a maniac. Then I looked at the clip and thought let’s knock it out. Long story short I got the clip...
|
Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
03-06-2022, 12:29 AM
|
Replies: 4
Views: 924
Re: take a poll
Thanks a bones. I’m going to try and see if I can air chisel it out. It’s just a push in clip. I was looking at it from the other way. I know my car is not stock. I will look at again and try to do...
|
Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
03-05-2022, 06:36 PM
|
Replies: 4
Views: 924
take a poll
Hi I have finally put the correct master cylinder on. But I have another problem. The rubber hose that goes to the drum brakes are clogged from years of neglect. But the hard lines to this are in a...
|
Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
02-28-2022, 12:16 AM
|
Replies: 9
Views: 1,092
Re: where to begin
Ok I took wheel cylinder out of drum brakes. I had a little fluid coming out the hydraulic line. So I started cleaning out stuff. I took bleeder screw and blew it out with air. Next I have fluid to...
|
Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
02-28-2022, 12:09 AM
|
Replies: 12
Views: 1,204
Re: I found this and couldn’t figure it out
I am going to check to see if I can just unbolt the backing plate and reverse everything. Short answer is first get brakes working and see how back brakes work. If doesn’t work well then see if I can...
|
Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
02-25-2022, 03:51 PM
|
Replies: 12
Views: 1,204
|
Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
02-25-2022, 03:50 PM
|
Replies: 12
Views: 1,204
Re: I found this and couldn’t figure it out
I agree the wheel cylinders on the bottom will be hard to bleed.I didn't notice until I started trying to bleed the brakes after I put in the new master cylinder. The rear end I think is a ford 8...
|
Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
02-24-2022, 09:58 PM
|
Replies: 9
Views: 1,092
Re: where to begin
ok I tried pushing the drum brake shoes into the wheel cylinder. No movement at all when I pushed the brakes. I also started getting fluid out of the passenger side hose and a dribble out of the...
|
Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
02-24-2022, 09:24 PM
|
Replies: 12
Views: 1,204
|
Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
02-24-2022, 09:19 PM
|
Replies: 12
Views: 1,204
|
Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
02-24-2022, 09:19 PM
|
Replies: 12
Views: 1,204
|
Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
02-24-2022, 06:03 PM
|
Replies: 9
Views: 1,092
Re: where to begin
I saw this guy push on the brake shoes to see if the wheel cylinder move. I will try this on the front.
Thanks
Jerry
|
Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
02-24-2022, 03:03 PM
|
Replies: 12
Views: 1,204
|
Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
02-23-2022, 09:20 PM
|
Replies: 12
Views: 1,204
I found this and couldn’t figure it out
The 1926 ford model t had a ford rear end with drum brakes. I saw the brakes but the wheel cylinder was mounted on the bottom. Basically the drum brake set up was upside down. Anyone ever heard of...
|
Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
02-22-2022, 09:05 PM
|
Replies: 9
Views: 1,092
Re: where to begin
Ok I tried bleeding my brakes but no fluid came out . I broke the fitting at the master cylinder and fluid dribbled out. Then I went to the distributor block and cracked the lines feeding the front...
|
Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
02-21-2022, 07:46 PM
|
Replies: 9
Views: 1,092
Re: where to begin
I had my kid step on the brake pedal and I spun the drum brakes on each corner. The rear slowed down a little but the fronts just spun. I am going to unbolt the feed line to the proportioning valve...
|