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dodgeo · 09-03-2014, 07:09 AM

Changing breaks over to silicone with all new parts. Has anybody had
experience with Drake's new deluxe $295. brake kit?
Is one quart of fluid more than enough to do the job?

Charlie Stephens · 09-03-2014, 12:38 PM

When you ask a question like this it would be nice if you would include a link to what you are talking about. Go to the Drake site, highlight the address, copy it (CNTL C on a PC and COMMAND C on a MAC). Use CNTL V (for a PC) or COMMAND V (on a MAC) to paste the link into your post.

Charlie Stephens

dodgeo · 09-03-2014, 06:30 PM

I am too computer ignorant to cut and paste.
The deluxe brake kit is on page 62 of the latest V8 Times in
Grant's 2 page color ad. It is a complete brake rebuilding kit for
1939-42 cars with all new parts [ shoes, cylinders, hoses etc] for $295.00.
I would rather have new parts if they are good ones, than rebuilding
the existing parts.
Wondered if anyone has experience with this set.

Tony, NY · 09-03-2014, 10:48 PM

https://www.bobdrake.com/ItemForm.as...e-94ba022ee045
One quart should be enough. Flush lines of old fluid.

Bassman/NZ · 09-03-2014, 11:01 PM

If they are chinese parts I would tread with caution. My old USA wheel cyls with new rubbers worked way better than brand new chinese ones.

don-wi · 09-04-2014, 06:42 AM

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I would recommend using some alcohol to flush the system before filling it with the silicone brake fluid (dot 5).

09-03-2014, 07:09 AM	#1
dodgeo Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Cape Cod, Mass Posts: 27	39 ford brakes Changing breaks over to silicone with all new parts. Has anybody had experience with Drake's new deluxe $295. brake kit? Is one quart of fluid more than enough to do the job?

09-03-2014, 12:38 PM	#2
Charlie Stephens Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,030	Re: 39 ford brakes When you ask a question like this it would be nice if you would include a link to what you are talking about. Go to the Drake site, highlight the address, copy it (CNTL C on a PC and COMMAND C on a MAC). Use CNTL V (for a PC) or COMMAND V (on a MAC) to paste the link into your post. Charlie Stephens

09-03-2014, 06:30 PM	#3
dodgeo Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Cape Cod, Mass Posts: 27	Re: 39 ford brakes I am too computer ignorant to cut and paste. The deluxe brake kit is on page 62 of the latest V8 Times in Grant's 2 page color ad. It is a complete brake rebuilding kit for 1939-42 cars with all new parts [ shoes, cylinders, hoses etc] for $295.00. I would rather have new parts if they are good ones, than rebuilding the existing parts. Wondered if anyone has experience with this set.

09-03-2014, 10:48 PM	#4
Tony, NY Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Capital of Corruption , NY Posts: 811	Re: 39 ford brakes https://www.bobdrake.com/ItemForm.as...e-94ba022ee045 One quart should be enough. Flush lines of old fluid.

09-03-2014, 11:01 PM	#5
Bassman/NZ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napier, New Zealand Posts: 2,001	Re: 39 ford brakes If they are chinese parts I would tread with caution. My old USA wheel cyls with new rubbers worked way better than brand new chinese ones.

09-04-2014, 06:42 AM	#6
don-wi Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 150	Re: 39 ford brakes Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I would recommend using some alcohol to flush the system before filling it with the silicone brake fluid (dot 5).