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AnthonyG · 06-28-2023, 10:44 AM

The conversion to 2”X12” Boling Bros Lincoln brakes on front, ‘40’s type Lockheeds on rear with V8 Garage Master Cyl conversion kit went well! Had a few hiccups that FB guys got me thru! While is only been 100 miles or so I notice a big improvement over the stock mechanical brakes & did almost immediately! On the rears as I couldn’t find a local shop to do the arc’ing on the shoes per FB guys suggestions I sanded to fit & they’re working fine as well as I can lock all 4 wheel in a stop already. All in all definitely a worthwhile project & happy I did! Special thx to V8Coopman (DD) who helped w great tips & advice, Thx Coop!

deuce_roadster · 06-28-2023, 10:49 AM

Yes, Coop (Dick) is FULL of good information and is very generous to share!

Bored&Stroked · 06-29-2023, 07:07 AM

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V8Coopman is full of it allright . . . just kidding Coop

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Glad you had Coop to help you out and it sounds like the project was a big success! Good for you.

I had mechanical brakes on my 32 Cabriolet - restored and adjusted as they should be. They were just fine around the country roads and up to about 55 mph and/or if I had too much hard braking (especially on longer grades). They tended to fade when "over used". LOL

06-28-2023, 10:44 AM	#1
AnthonyG Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Pa. Posts: 2,174	‘35 Hydraulic conversion Reporting back The conversion to 2”X12” Boling Bros Lincoln brakes on front, ‘40’s type Lockheeds on rear with V8 Garage Master Cyl conversion kit went well! Had a few hiccups that FB guys got me thru! While is only been 100 miles or so I notice a big improvement over the stock mechanical brakes & did almost immediately! On the rears as I couldn’t find a local shop to do the arc’ing on the shoes per FB guys suggestions I sanded to fit & they’re working fine as well as I can lock all 4 wheel in a stop already. All in all definitely a worthwhile project & happy I did! Special thx to V8Coopman (DD) who helped w great tips & advice, Thx Coop! __________________ Nomad

06-28-2023, 10:49 AM	#2
deuce_roadster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Shelton, WA Posts: 3,800	Re: ‘35 Hydraulic conversion Reporting back Yes, Coop (Dick) is FULL of good information and is very generous to share!

06-29-2023, 07:07 AM	#3
Bored&Stroked Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 5,068	Re: ‘35 Hydraulic conversion Reporting back Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) V8Coopman is full of it allright . . . just kidding Coop . Glad you had Coop to help you out and it sounds like the project was a big success! Good for you. I had mechanical brakes on my 32 Cabriolet - restored and adjusted as they should be. They were just fine around the country roads and up to about 55 mph and/or if I had too much hard braking (especially on longer grades). They tended to fade when "over used". LOL