09-30-2016, 03:02 PM | #21 | |
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If the person's mechanical brakes are soft and leave the driver scared if someone pulls out in front of you, and you think hydraulic will improve that, Just reading a book and putting your mechanicals back into spec will improve that, without big expense or modification of the pedals, battery box, spindles, backing plates, brake lines, E-brake, etc....
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09-30-2016, 04:28 PM | #22 |
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Just as a side note, I suspect that many A's were converted to hydraulics back when you could go to a junk yard for parts and get change from a $100 bill for all the necessary parts.
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09-30-2016, 04:40 PM | #23 |
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Re: Juice brakes
Les Andrews' "Model A Mechanics Handbook Vol II" has a section on installing hydraulic brakes.
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09-30-2016, 07:13 PM | #24 |
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A set of MT brakes is about $3,500 today. Not really small change.
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As for the cost of a V-8 braking system in the 50's and 60's, I heard that a $20 bill would get you the whole assembly at a wrecking yard. |
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09-30-2016, 08:15 PM | #26 |
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I hate to beat a dead horse to death . . . . . BUT, the stock brakes DO work perfectly fine. Worst case scenario is that you may have to spend as much time adjusting your mechanical breaks as you will most assuredly spend time solving problems with a Hydraulic set up. |
09-30-2016, 08:34 PM | #27 |
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Thanks for the info. I'm building a modified model A engine that will have at least twice the HP over stock. Going in a 28 RPU dual downdraft, Mallory distributor. Was looking for more stopping power. Love the mechanical brakes on my stock A's!
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09-30-2016, 08:39 PM | #28 | |
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and they had a complete hydraulic brake kit for $80.00 also a rebuilt short block for $135.00. Bob |
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10-01-2016, 11:32 AM | #29 |
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Bottom line is that it is your car and you should do with it what you like! I like hydraulics, especially if you are building a hot engine and will do freeway driving.
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