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29 model-a · 06-21-2011, 10:20 AM

I'm restoring a 29 close cab that needs new drums on the rear. What is the best way to go? I don't have any shoes yet. Just looking for some input. Thanks Pete

Mike V. Florida · 06-21-2011, 10:42 AM

All the vendors have drums and shoes for sale, as well as all the other parts you need.

1930artdeco · 06-21-2011, 03:08 PM

I am a firm believer on cast iron drums for safety in stopping. If you want to be sure you can add the steel bands for increased stopping power. How much stopping power they add I do not know.

Mike

Patrick L. · 06-21-2011, 03:21 PM

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Not quite sure what you're asking, there are a number of ways to go.. If you feel like staying mostly as Ford intended then you 2 options.. They came with steel drums and woven lining.. Most folks have converted to cast iron drums with bonded/molded lining which is quite pricey but much less prone to heat fade..

06-21-2011, 10:20 AM	#1
29 model-a Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Iron River Wi Posts: 172	restoring, whats the best brake set-up? I'm restoring a 29 close cab that needs new drums on the rear. What is the best way to go? I don't have any shoes yet. Just looking for some input. Thanks Pete

06-21-2011, 10:42 AM	#2
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: restoring, whats the best brake set-up? All the vendors have drums and shoes for sale, as well as all the other parts you need. __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II

06-21-2011, 03:08 PM	#3
1930artdeco Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lynden, Wa Posts: 3,550	Re: restoring, whats the best brake set-up? I am a firm believer on cast iron drums for safety in stopping. If you want to be sure you can add the steel bands for increased stopping power. How much stopping power they add I do not know. Mike __________________ 1930 TownSedan (Briggs) 1957 Country Sedan

06-21-2011, 03:21 PM	#4
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	Re: restoring, whats the best brake set-up? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Not quite sure what you're asking, there are a number of ways to go.. If you feel like staying mostly as Ford intended then you 2 options.. They came with steel drums and woven lining.. Most folks have converted to cast iron drums with bonded/molded lining which is quite pricey but much less prone to heat fade..