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duffer · 08-24-2012, 11:43 AM

ok , i'm new to driving a model A and not used to the brakes.I had to really hit the brakes hard because i was too close to the guy in front of me and he stopped quick. The brakes were fine before that now when i stop they squeek really loud, and sorta pulsate . Do you all think i messed something up ? Should i have someone look at them, or is this something i can look at without doing more damage. I can do brakes on my daily driver but not sure about these 1930 brakes. I just got the car a couple weeks ago.

700rpm · 08-24-2012, 04:01 PM

I doubt you messed anything up. If you just got the car, pull the hubs and inspect your linings. In fact, inspect the whole brake system. Mechanical brakes work well when properly restored. When you get them right, remind yourself that you are not driving a modern car. You need to be more defensive and allow extra room around yourself because of the speed and reaction time differences.

ctlikon0712 · 08-24-2012, 04:39 PM

You will need a hub puller to pull the rears and there are several articles here if you use the search function that will address brake issues. Also get yourself copys of the Ford Model A service bulletins and Les Andrew's Red Book. Both publications are priceless.

duffer · 08-27-2012, 10:41 PM

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thank you very much. i do have to learn i am not driving an up to date car. i will pull off the wheels and have a look.

08-24-2012, 11:43 AM	#1
duffer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: clinton township michigan Posts: 273	brake problem ok , i'm new to driving a model A and not used to the brakes.I had to really hit the brakes hard because i was too close to the guy in front of me and he stopped quick. The brakes were fine before that now when i stop they squeek really loud, and sorta pulsate . Do you all think i messed something up ? Should i have someone look at them, or is this something i can look at without doing more damage. I can do brakes on my daily driver but not sure about these 1930 brakes. I just got the car a couple weeks ago.

08-24-2012, 04:01 PM	#2
700rpm Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 5,906	Re: brake problem I doubt you messed anything up. If you just got the car, pull the hubs and inspect your linings. In fact, inspect the whole brake system. Mechanical brakes work well when properly restored. When you get them right, remind yourself that you are not driving a modern car. You need to be more defensive and allow extra room around yourself because of the speed and reaction time differences. __________________ Ray Horton, Portland, OR As you go through life, keep your eye on the donut, not the hole.

08-24-2012, 04:39 PM	#3
ctlikon0712 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cocoa, Florida Posts: 1,609	Re: brake problem You will need a hub puller to pull the rears and there are several articles here if you use the search function that will address brake issues. Also get yourself copys of the Ford Model A service bulletins and Les Andrew's Red Book. Both publications are priceless. __________________ Wanted: Simmons Super Power Head Craig Likon 1931 150B

08-27-2012, 10:41 PM	#4
duffer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: clinton township michigan Posts: 273	Re: brake problem Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) thank you very much. i do have to learn i am not driving an up to date car. i will pull off the wheels and have a look.