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Rusty Bumper · 08-02-2010, 07:14 AM

In the question I posted about Electrics I warned you that I also have a question about Mechanical Brakes. This is it …

I read an article (I think it was in the Model A Times about a kit for mechanical brakes by a fellow in New Zealand named Ted Spain aka "Flathead Ted". The article was a report of a work-in-progress. The magazine had acquired a kit, uncovered it's secrets and were installing it on a car.

As I remember the secrets were impressive (the kit indeed made the braked fully floating and self-actuating) and the report was very positive (they expected stopping results on par with hydraulic conversions).

The article warned that the kit was "pricey" and included a web address for Ted which I tried and the web address didn't work.

I am asking anyone who has additional or later information about Mr. Spain and his magic brakes to please post it of send it to me directly.

Thanks

08-02-2010, 07:14 AM	#1
Rusty Bumper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 7	Mechanical Brakes In the question I posted about Electrics I warned you that I also have a question about Mechanical Brakes. This is it … I read an article (I think it was in the Model A Times about a kit for mechanical brakes by a fellow in New Zealand named Ted Spain aka "Flathead Ted". The article was a report of a work-in-progress. The magazine had acquired a kit, uncovered it's secrets and were installing it on a car. As I remember the secrets were impressive (the kit indeed made the braked fully floating and self-actuating) and the report was very positive (they expected stopping results on par with hydraulic conversions). The article warned that the kit was "pricey" and included a web address for Ted which I tried and the web address didn't work. I am asking anyone who has additional or later information about Mr. Spain and his magic brakes to please post it of send it to me directly. Thanks