Classic/Antique Car Repair/Model A ford brakes

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Expert: - 7/31/2010


Question
I purchased a 1930 ford. The brakes on the front are not model A ford, I have seen pictures of this open style cast iron brake drum identified as Rocky mountain brakes. I can not find a reference for a model A having them only model T. The backing plate and the brake shoes are not model A ford either. Could the parts be from a 1933 or 34 ford? Your input would be greatly appreciated. Bill

Answer
I can't answer your question.  I'll ask around and see if some of my friends know.  I know they did make a rocky mt. drum for the A, but I thought it was for the rear.  Big cast iron with cooling ribs around them.
Sorry I can't help, but don't put juice brakes on the car.  Restore them to the original A.
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Expertise

Only repair type questions on the 1928-1931 Ford Model A.

Experience

Owned one when I was 15 yrs old, and now have owned 5. Still own and play with 2 of them.

Organizations
Oakleaf region of MARC. Model A Restorers Club. I have put several Model A videos on the Oakleaf site that may be of help. Things like how to start the A, how to Time it, how to troubleshoot it.. Go to oakleafregion.org and you will find them. jack

Publications
"More than you need to know about cars." Just a small book for Car Nuts. Blurb.com "Model A Ford Tips and Hints" Blurb.com 2010 Many Model A movies that can be found on youtube.com/jackbahm

Education/Credentials
BSME LSU, 1958, Masters of automotive engineering from the Chrysler Institute of engineering, 1960, MBA Mich State, 1976. Worked as an engineer at Chrysler from 1958 to the end of 1991.

Awards and Honors
Two patents while working in auto industry.

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