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wrndln · 05-30-2013, 07:03 PM

I think you could repair the split brake system you already have. I think it would be OK if you make sure the parts are in good condition after fixing what went bad. I don't think you have to change a lot of parts if you go to the one piece brake crosshaft. I think you need to replace the clam shells around the U joint or grease will leak put the back part as there are small galleries to lub the split shaft balls. I think the rod from the pedal to the one piece shaft would be needed and of course the one piece brake shaft and hangers to attach it to the frame. I have never changed a split brake system to a one piece, so there might be another part or two you would need to change. I think the brake rods would be the same, but I am not sure about that. Maybe someone will post a response that has converted a brake system. Personally I would try to repair the split brake system you already have. There must be a failure in one part and repairing or replacing it should get you back to a safe car.
Rusty Nelson

05-30-2013, 07:03 PM	#3
wrndln Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakeville, MN Posts: 5,346	Re: 1928 split break system replacement I think you could repair the split brake system you already have. I think it would be OK if you make sure the parts are in good condition after fixing what went bad. I don't think you have to change a lot of parts if you go to the one piece brake crosshaft. I think you need to replace the clam shells around the U joint or grease will leak put the back part as there are small galleries to lub the split shaft balls. I think the rod from the pedal to the one piece shaft would be needed and of course the one piece brake shaft and hangers to attach it to the frame. I have never changed a split brake system to a one piece, so there might be another part or two you would need to change. I think the brake rods would be the same, but I am not sure about that. Maybe someone will post a response that has converted a brake system. Personally I would try to repair the split brake system you already have. There must be a failure in one part and repairing or replacing it should get you back to a safe car. Rusty Nelson