Hi, again, all...

Is there a source for the brake material on the tranny emergency brake on a '51 F-2? Tough to do? I imagine it's about like relining brake shoes, which I did years ago, before they got so cheap (or I got so rich ... yeah, RIGHT!).

I left my parts books (aftermarket) at work, and won't have them until next week. Stoopid me!

Thanks,

Roger

 

Roger,

If you're thinking of relining it yourself I would just ask the place your got your brake material from, if they're still in business. I would take it someplace and have it done.

 

I don't know of a source, that's why I'm hoping in one of the aftermarket catalogs - I might check around Indy, or might have to go as far as chicago...closest bigger cities. I used to reline my own brakes, it's not that tough to do. It's the material that might be hard to find. Maybe not, I've been surprised before. I don't know if there's any vehicles that use a similar set up anymore. Perhaps...

R

 

there's a place hera in springpatch called brake and clutch exchange . i had inquired about this many moons ago and at that time i was told yes , but i can't say about now . phone no.217-525-1990. they are located at 418 s 11th springfield il 62703. gave 'em a call to save you doing it and yessir they can do it . call 'em !!!!!!!!!!!

 

Would this work?



http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1950s...spagenameZWDVW

 

rc many of our BINDER straight trucks that ahve electric hydraulic brakes also use the same parking brake arrangement . so maybe go down to your local ih dealer and see ????????????????

 

Roger,

Take a look here http://www.mcmaster.com/nav/framework.asp?ReqTyp=CATALOG&CtlgPgNbr=3380&WRQuic kLinks=Brake+and+Clutch+Lining part way down the page they list the lining strips in several thicknesses and widths. Don't know if this will help or not but looks like a possibility.

You might want to visit earl's world George has a page that shows what he did to rework the tranny brake on Earl.

http://www.clubfte.com/users/earl/index.html

Have a great day...

Bob G

 

[QUOTE=bobj49f2]Would this work?



http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1950s-1930s-VINTAGE-Brake-LINING-Novelty-FORD-1920s-T-A_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ40017QQihZ024QQitemZ3 70011842401QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW[/QUOTE]

LOL...I remember that stuff from '60's JCWhitney catalogs! They used to have a section for Model T's and one for Model A's, if you can believe it.

 

Bob - yes, it will work! There are 24 rivets with it, and I asked him for measurement - he sent back "24" X 3/4"...the book says 23 11/16 or something like that, X 1 3/4...so yeah, it's exactly the right stuff! Plus you get several extra pieces.

He has several, here's another auction still up:

Brake Lining

I would encourage anyone who needs the F-2 tranny brake, to get this stuff...

Oh yeah, Scandanavia seems to still be in business, making brake stuff...

R