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Old 04-29-2021, 01:48 PM   #1
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Default 1927 Model T Brakes

Trying to learn about the braking system on a T. Did the '26 & '27 have functioning rear brakes? Or were the only brakes actually used while driving just the bands in the tranny?
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Old 04-29-2021, 02:54 PM   #2
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Default Re: 1927 Model T Brakes

The rear brakes are actually a parking brake as they are cast iron band w/ no shoes. Only driving brakes are the band in the transmission.
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Old 04-29-2021, 10:24 PM   #3
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The "Improved" Ford ('26 - '27) actually had a lined rear brake band - earlier were cast iron.
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Old 04-30-2021, 09:48 PM   #4
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The "Improved" Ford ('26 - '27) actually had a lined rear brake band - earlier were cast iron.
Lined parking/emergency brake bands. If you want rear brakes buy an accessory Rocky Mountain type set-up.
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Old 05-01-2021, 07:10 AM   #5
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The inside brake shoe or "band" as I think you are calling it in 26/7 was lined. There is a external accessory brake outfit called Rocky Mountain brakes that has a external contracting band on the outside of the brake drum.
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Old 05-04-2021, 06:50 PM   #6
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The "Improved" Ford ('26 - '27) actually had a lined rear brake band - earlier were cast iron.
Thanks for sharing this trivia.
I am learning a lot of things about classic cars on this forum.
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Old 05-20-2021, 11:04 AM   #7
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The 26-27 T park brakes are much larger than the earlier park brake. There is a outfit ( Model T Ranch ) that makes a equalizer to connect the park brake to the brake paddle so they can be used as a service brake. There are mixed revews on how well they work.
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Old 05-20-2021, 01:51 PM   #8
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Biggest draw back using the 26/27 as service brakes, they just float inside the drum, not anchored down. Yes people do use them as parking/service brakes. As bad as Rocky Mtn are reported to be, that at least do have one anchor point.
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