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DavidG · 01-12-2022, 11:42 AM

With respect, what are shown in your photos are not parts original to the rear brakes of a 1934 Ford. The rear arms or levers were B-2235 and B-2236 on '32-'34 passenger car and commercial chassis rear brakes. They only have a slight offset at the clevis end and were pointed downward in their installed positions. The A-2235 and 2236 levers in your photos were originally installed in an upward position. Their 90 degree offset at the clevis end is unique to Model A rear brakes.

Accordingly, the Model A levers shown in your photos are correctly labeled R and L. Whomever advised you that the A levers were usable on '32-'34 rear brakes was mistaken. The manufacturers of the levers in your photos have it right.

01-12-2022, 11:42 AM	#2
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,108	Re: Knowing left from right?? With respect, what are shown in your photos are not parts original to the rear brakes of a 1934 Ford. The rear arms or levers were B-2235 and B-2236 on '32-'34 passenger car and commercial chassis rear brakes. They only have a slight offset at the clevis end and were pointed downward in their installed positions. The A-2235 and 2236 levers in your photos were originally installed in an upward position. Their 90 degree offset at the clevis end is unique to Model A rear brakes. Accordingly, the Model A levers shown in your photos are correctly labeled R and L. Whomever advised you that the A levers were usable on '32-'34 rear brakes was mistaken. The manufacturers of the levers in your photos have it right.