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08-07-2019, 07:40 PM | #1 |
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Disc/Drum master Cyl. for '37 Humpback sedan
I have a 1937 Humpback sedan with Wildwood disc on front and factory original drum on back. Is there a powerbrake master cylinder and adapter that will work with original through the floor pedal?
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08-07-2019, 08:15 PM | #2 |
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Re: Disc/Drum master Cyl. for '37 Humpback sedan
Check with Engineered Components (ECI) in CT. They have all kinds of brake stuff for early Fords.
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08-07-2019, 08:22 PM | #3 |
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Re: Disc/Drum master Cyl. for '37 Humpback sedan
Thanks... I did hear back from ECI and they are at the Nationals in Louisville right now; guess they will be back soon.
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08-08-2019, 06:50 AM | #4 | |
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Re: Disc/Drum master Cyl. for '37 Humpback sedan
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Factory original brakes on a '37 were mechanical, not hydraulic. I doubt your rear brakes are original. |
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08-08-2019, 07:49 AM | #5 |
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Re: Disc/Drum master Cyl. for '37 Humpback sedan
I think chassis engineering use to make one, use a 39 and later pedals
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08-08-2019, 11:19 AM | #6 |
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Re: Disc/Drum master Cyl. for '37 Humpback sedan
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08-08-2019, 12:25 PM | #7 |
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Re: Disc/Drum master Cyl. for '37 Humpback sedan
I just put a power booster setup on my 40 coupe from Pete & Jake's. Pedal came thru the stock hole.
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08-09-2019, 03:10 PM | #8 |
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Re: Disc/Drum master Cyl. for '37 Humpback sedan
Thanks for all of the tips. EC has the parts I needed; will see if all goes well when they arrive and I get them installed. Found out that the Wildwood calipers on the front are dual piston @ 1.75 in., so was told by Mark at EC that I would need a 1&1/16 bore of a dual master cylinder with a 2 psi valve for the front and a proportioning valve. They have an adapter plate to convert from my 3 bolt apparatus to a 2 bolt for the master cylinder. No power booster at this time since I am running the original flatty engine and doubt that it would have enough vacuum to support the booster.
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08-09-2019, 03:50 PM | #9 |
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Re: Disc/Drum master Cyl. for '37 Humpback sedan
Why would a flathead have less manifold vacuum than any other engine? Short of a big cam or other vacuum using accessories should be adequate vacuum for a brake booster.
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08-09-2019, 04:49 PM | #10 |
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Re: Disc/Drum master Cyl. for '37 Humpback sedan
I looked under the car and the X member where the brake pedal bolts and the adjacent exhaust would negate putting a booster in place. I am not one to put the pedal to the metal so to speak and would guess that what I will have will do the trick... thanks for the tips...
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