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michael mickelson · 10-12-2025, 06:46 PM

Any difference between 1939 and 1940 brake/clutch assembly ?
Thanks , Mick

42merc · 10-13-2025, 05:56 PM

Yes.
How the clutch pedal actuating linkage attached is completely different.
The '39 pedal setup will retrofit back to '35.

michael mickelson · 10-13-2025, 08:12 PM

Many thanks !

redmodelt · 10-15-2025, 12:11 PM

In the future please ask your questions on the Early V8 forum. This section is not for car questions so few read or look at it.

normren · 03-12-2026, 12:56 PM

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For most restorations, 1939 and 1940 brake/clutch assemblies are interchangeable, but pay attention to pedal pad shape, master cylinder bore, and clutch rod length if using exact-year restoration parts.

10-12-2025, 06:46 PM	#1
michael mickelson Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2025 Posts: 4	39 40 brakes Any difference between 1939 and 1940 brake/clutch assembly ? Thanks , Mick

10-13-2025, 05:56 PM	#2
42merc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Buchanan, MI Posts: 702	Re: 39 40 brakes Yes. How the clutch pedal actuating linkage attached is completely different. The '39 pedal setup will retrofit back to '35. Last edited by 42merc; 10-13-2025 at 06:06 PM.

10-13-2025, 08:12 PM	#3
michael mickelson Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2025 Posts: 4	Re: 39 40 brakes Many thanks !

10-15-2025, 12:11 PM	#4
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,458	Re: 39 40 brakes In the future please ask your questions on the Early V8 forum. This section is not for car questions so few read or look at it. __________________ I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas!

03-12-2026, 12:56 PM	#5
normren BANNED Join Date: Apr 2025 Location: Sacramento Ca Posts: 22	Re: 39 40 brakes Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) For most restorations, 1939 and 1940 brake/clutch assemblies are interchangeable, but pay attention to pedal pad shape, master cylinder bore, and clutch rod length if using exact-year restoration parts.