The Ford Barn

shamer · 11-04-2014, 11:45 PM

Does anyone have first hand experience with the bendix style front brakes from Speedway for a '40 Ford? I see they're a dealer for MT Products but their lower prices make me wonder if they might be knock offs. I called them today and one representative said they had several suppliers and another said they were MT.
I'm replacing what I believe to be some foreign junk drums that are way out of balance.
I would like to go back to the '40 style inside hubs and some quality drums.

PeteVS · 11-05-2014, 06:45 AM

Get them from someone who will tell you, "They're from MT!"

Kahuna · 11-05-2014, 09:58 AM

I have the Speedway front drums on my 32 with Lincoln brakes. They are great.

19Fordy · 11-05-2014, 12:27 PM

I bought front and rear MT Brakes from Cornhuskers and they look like this. They fit and work fine. Notice the drums are cast with the MT LOGO. Call Gary at Cornhusker's and get his price. It's not a fancy website but he's honest.
http://cornhuskerrodandcustom.net/Pages/home.aspx
Also, give MT a call to see if Speedway is selling their stuff. http://www.mtcarproducts.com/Brakes.html

shamer · 11-05-2014, 12:41 PM

I received a call back from MT this morning and the answer directly from the horses mouth is Speedway sells MT backing plates but not their hubs and drums.
I'm not making any judgement on Speedway's hubs and drums, just saying they're not from MT. I would be interested to hear from any others with experience with their hubs and drums.

19Fordy · 11-05-2014, 03:36 PM

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john in illinois · 11-05-2014, 05:45 PM

I have had good luck buying fro MT directly. I call on phone to order. He is very prompt and prices are as good as vendors. I got one hub that was out of balance. He sent me a new one immediately and paid shipping back for return.
He has a web site.

John

Ol' Ron · 11-05-2014, 05:48 PM

Considering the cost, I go with disc on the front and just rebuild the stock rear.

shamer · 11-05-2014, 06:41 PM

19Fordy,

Thanks for the tip on Cornhuskers. Gary was very helpful and his price was good.

mrtexas · 11-05-2014, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ol' Ron

Considering the cost, I go with disc on the front and just rebuild the stock rear.

Even better is disc on front and MT on the rear. That is what I went with for my 36 woodie. Disc are not more expensive than MT but you need squareback spindles.

11-04-2014, 11:45 PM	#1
shamer Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Apple Valley, Ca Posts: 11	Need advice on replacement hubs and drums Does anyone have first hand experience with the bendix style front brakes from Speedway for a '40 Ford? I see they're a dealer for MT Products but their lower prices make me wonder if they might be knock offs. I called them today and one representative said they had several suppliers and another said they were MT. I'm replacing what I believe to be some foreign junk drums that are way out of balance. I would like to go back to the '40 style inside hubs and some quality drums.

11-05-2014, 06:45 AM	#2
PeteVS Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: FP, NJ Posts: 2,770	Re: Need advice on replacement hubs and drums Get them from someone who will tell you, "They're from MT!" __________________ Don't never get rid of nuthin!

11-05-2014, 09:58 AM	#3
Kahuna Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 2,617	Re: Need advice on replacement hubs and drums I have the Speedway front drums on my 32 with Lincoln brakes. They are great.

11-05-2014, 12:41 PM	#5
shamer Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Apple Valley, Ca Posts: 11	Re: Need advice on replacement hubs and drums I received a call back from MT this morning and the answer directly from the horses mouth is Speedway sells MT backing plates but not their hubs and drums. I'm not making any judgement on Speedway's hubs and drums, just saying they're not from MT. I would be interested to hear from any others with experience with their hubs and drums.

11-05-2014, 03:36 PM	#6
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,936	Re: Need advice on replacement hubs and drums Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) For piece of mind buy all MT products from one vendor and be done with it.

11-05-2014, 05:45 PM	#7
john in illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,184	Re: Need advice on replacement hubs and drums I have had good luck buying fro MT directly. I call on phone to order. He is very prompt and prices are as good as vendors. I got one hub that was out of balance. He sent me a new one immediately and paid shipping back for return. He has a web site. John

11-05-2014, 05:48 PM	#8
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,860	Re: Need advice on replacement hubs and drums Considering the cost, I go with disc on the front and just rebuild the stock rear.

11-05-2014, 06:41 PM	#9
shamer Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Apple Valley, Ca Posts: 11	Re: Need advice on replacement hubs and drums 19Fordy, Thanks for the tip on Cornhuskers. Gary was very helpful and his price was good.