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Old 04-25-2018, 10:38 PM   #8
Russ/40
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Default Re: New or Used Parts

Hugh, I don't know what your budget is, or what brakes you have on the rear, but lets consider you definitely will put hydraulics on the front of your A. You could go either way, used parts or new. There are a lot of 40 Ford brakes around, as many people are changing from the old Lockheed 12 inch brakes to the Lincoln style Bendix 12 inch brakes. Actually I am one of those people, and will be removing my front brakes for this upgrade. There are a ton of sources for the 40 ford to model A upgrade. They will bolt right up on the Model A. Research the articles and then decide which way to go. The 12 inch bendix are being made again and are a direct bolt on for Ford spindles. Cost of the 12 inch Bendix is about $600 all new components. Or you could use the 40 ford take offs and do the job for $200.

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