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EdB · 11-17-2010, 12:34 AM

thinking that there is a post about adding a booster unit to the braking system on a 41-48 vehicle. failed to make a note of that...can someone direct me to it again? won't loose it this time!!
Thanks
EdB

gkgeiger · 11-17-2010, 12:10 PM

Is this the one you are referring to? https://fordbarn.com/forum/showthread...hlight=booster

Richard (EV8G) · 11-17-2010, 05:11 PM

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Original 1941 brakes are Lockheed non-self-energizing and have limitations. I
would recommend converting at least the fronts to new Lincoln-Bendix self-energizing brakes. Reason being that the Lockheed brakes for the most part only use the forward shoe to stop when going forward, while the Bendix use both the forward and rearward shoe. This will provide much-improved stopping as compared to the original Lockheeds. Adding a booster to your 41 would be a PITA and require modifications while providing only a "band-aid" solution. Spend the time and $ instead on the Bendix brakes and forget the booster...

11-17-2010, 12:34 AM	#1
EdB Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 27	1941 brakes thinking that there is a post about adding a booster unit to the braking system on a 41-48 vehicle. failed to make a note of that...can someone direct me to it again? won't loose it this time!! Thanks EdB

11-17-2010, 12:10 PM	#2
gkgeiger Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Akron, Ohio Posts: 299	Re: 1941 brakes Is this the one you are referring to? https://fordbarn.com/forum/showthread...hlight=booster

11-17-2010, 05:11 PM	#3
Richard (EV8G) Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: La Verne CA Posts: 432	Re: 1941 brakes Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Original 1941 brakes are Lockheed non-self-energizing and have limitations. I would recommend converting at least the fronts to new Lincoln-Bendix self-energizing brakes. Reason being that the Lockheed brakes for the most part only use the forward shoe to stop when going forward, while the Bendix use both the forward and rearward shoe. This will provide much-improved stopping as compared to the original Lockheeds. Adding a booster to your 41 would be a PITA and require modifications while providing only a "band-aid" solution. Spend the time and $ instead on the Bendix brakes and forget the booster... __________________ Early V8 Garage Pasadena Roadster Club