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Henry/Kokomo · 10-05-2015, 08:57 AM

Thanks for the input, guys. Mrtexas: Notching the spring perch may work. It seems that would be the least work. John in Illinois: Using a '39 rear axle and brakes with a '46 gear set. The spring perches are manufactured by New England Speed & Custom. These bolt to the upper two holes in the axle with Grade 8 bolts. There's plenty of clearance for everything except the brake line, which is tight. One thing I haven't tried was attaching the brake line to the cylinder prior to bolting it to the backing plate . Thanks again for all the input.

10-05-2015, 08:57 AM	#7
Henry/Kokomo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kokomo, Indiana Posts: 1,731	Re: Brake question (hypothetical) Thanks for the input, guys. Mrtexas: Notching the spring perch may work. It seems that would be the least work. John in Illinois: Using a '39 rear axle and brakes with a '46 gear set. The spring perches are manufactured by New England Speed & Custom. These bolt to the upper two holes in the axle with Grade 8 bolts. There's plenty of clearance for everything except the brake line, which is tight. One thing I haven't tried was attaching the brake line to the cylinder prior to bolting it to the backing plate . Thanks again for all the input. __________________ Henry