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dean333 · 08-02-2022, 04:31 PM

Does anyone offer a COMPLETE kit to convert a 37 to hydraulic brakes? Thanks!

drfromnc · 08-02-2022, 04:36 PM

Yes, I believe Richard Lacy at Early v8 garage others such a kit.

http://www.earlyv8garage.net/?redirect=false

tubman · 08-02-2022, 04:58 PM

I also believe that the Ford Motor Company did from 1939 through 1948.

Ford Freak · 08-02-2022, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by tubman

I also believe that the Ford Motor Company did from 1939 through 1948.

Yep, that where I got mine. Then, a few yrs. back I switched out the fronts for 1953 F100 Bendix "self energizing" brakes. Big improovement over the Lockeed
style from 1939-1948! - F F

Ron Pilger · 08-02-2022, 06:00 PM

This is a for what it's worth comment: I own a 37 Cabriolet. I changed over my car to hydraulic brakes. I wouldn't do this switch again. Properly set mechanical brakes, with all components in as new condition, work perfectly fine and need very little maintenance for average use.

Jack E/NJ · 08-02-2022, 09:00 PM

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>>> changed over my car to hydraulic brakes. I wouldn't do this switch again.>>>

Me too! I'd rather have converted to FlatheadTed's self-energizing mechanical floaters which seem a better than the Lockheed hydraulics. But he invented them too late. Now I'm still waiting for him to invent a floater kit for Lockheed hydraulics. 8^)

bbrocksr · 08-02-2022, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by dean333

Does anyone offer a COMPLETE kit to convert a 37 to hydraulic brakes? Thanks!

Use the Boling Bros Lincoln style Bendix self energizing brakes, they will work with your 37 drums. Use a 39 pedal assembly and master cylinder and make your own lines. They work great,
Bill,

V8COOPMAN · 08-02-2022, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by bbrocksr

Use the Boling Bros Lincoln style Bendix self energizing brakes, they will work with your 37 drums. Use a 39 pedal assembly and master cylinder and make your own lines. They work great,
Bill,

I agree with Bill Brock. Or, to save about $400, lots of guys are running the BOLING BROS backing plates on front with the Lockheed brakes on the rear, in conjunction with your '37 rear drums....GOOD combination!

And Gary Mussman ("Krylon32" here on the 'Barn) is a dealer, and sells the Boling Bros brakes at a 10% discount to F'Barn folks.

Coop

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08-02-2022, 04:31 PM	#1
dean333 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Shorewood Illinois Posts: 862	37 hydraulic brake conversion Does anyone offer a COMPLETE kit to convert a 37 to hydraulic brakes? Thanks! __________________ Tim Carlig

08-02-2022, 04:36 PM	#2
drfromnc Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Smithfield, NC Posts: 259	Re: 37 hydraulic brake conversion Yes, I believe Richard Lacy at Early v8 garage others such a kit. http://www.earlyv8garage.net/?redirect=false

08-02-2022, 04:58 PM	#3
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,319	Re: 37 hydraulic brake conversion I also believe that the Ford Motor Company did from 1939 through 1948.

08-02-2022, 06:00 PM	#5
Ron Pilger Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camrose, Alberta Posts: 396	Re: 37 hydraulic brake conversion This is a for what it's worth comment: I own a 37 Cabriolet. I changed over my car to hydraulic brakes. I wouldn't do this switch again. Properly set mechanical brakes, with all components in as new condition, work perfectly fine and need very little maintenance for average use.

08-02-2022, 09:00 PM	#6
Jack E/NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,173	Re: 37 hydraulic brake conversion Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) >>> changed over my car to hydraulic brakes. I wouldn't do this switch again.>>> Me too! I'd rather have converted to FlatheadTed's self-energizing mechanical floaters which seem a better than the Lockheed hydraulics. But he invented them too late. Now I'm still waiting for him to invent a floater kit for Lockheed hydraulics. 8^)