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John Wing · 08-02-2010, 10:37 PM

Hi,
I installed Ted's kit on my 29 Coupe using new cast iron drums and original type lining material. The brakes on my car work very well driving the busy streets of Houston, Texas. They stop as well as my late model Dodge truck even without having a power booster. Maybe needing a bit more pedal pressure. The trick with the setup is to adjust with the fronts to stop before the rears, balanced the way todays cars are set. Ford's original balance was with the with the rears stopping first. This has been illustrated with cars having disc rotors in the front and drums at the rear. This has worked for me.
John Wing,
Houston, Texas

08-02-2010, 10:37 PM	#14
John Wing Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston Tx. Posts: 31	Re: Mechanical Brakes Hi, I installed Ted's kit on my 29 Coupe using new cast iron drums and original type lining material. The brakes on my car work very well driving the busy streets of Houston, Texas. They stop as well as my late model Dodge truck even without having a power booster. Maybe needing a bit more pedal pressure. The trick with the setup is to adjust with the fronts to stop before the rears, balanced the way todays cars are set. Ford's original balance was with the with the rears stopping first. This has been illustrated with cars having disc rotors in the front and drums at the rear. This has worked for me. John Wing, Houston, Texas