I'm currently trying to install a set of Bennett brakes horse traded another forum member for last summer. Thanks, Keith! They are going on our 20 roadster we plan to take to Tennessee in a month. I checked old forum threads and see the that the brakes are supposed to fit on the rear bolt in the backing plate and the upper arm of the radius rod bolt. When trying this, there is binding as the spring loaded bracket wants to line up about an inch behind the bolt. If I force it, the bracket is tilted and binds the brakes. It however fits using the opposite brake "upside down" so that the spring bracket attaches to the lower radius rod bolt. That puts the activation lever down, not up.
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Another problem is that there is no equalizer on this brake set up. I'll have to adjust each brake separately. I had read previously that the repro brakes had a true equalizer so I wonder if this actuator bar is from an original set.
My Bennett brake pedal seems to have a ramp to actuate the main transmission brake, but I'll need to take another hogshead apart to get the brake shaft and rivet or bolt this pedal to it.
There is a cast brass piece from the "equalizer" to the brake pedal without a slider between. I need to see if this will work and allow the parking brake to work.
Any thoughts on the set up are appreciated, as I'm just getting started with installation.
The pictures may be out of order but I tried to show the whole set, the brakes on "upside down", and the alignment issues of using the top bolt.
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NoelChico
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Re: Bennett Brakes
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Re: Bennett Brakes
Hi Noel, We have a guy in our club (Dairyland Tin Lizzies) that has a set of Bennett's on his T, a 15 or 16 Roadster. He drives his car and likes the Bennett's. I can probably get pictures of his to answer your questions if needed, just let me know.
Looking at the thread from 2008, I see that Gary London posted a good diagram of how they mount. Gary is still active on the Forum and sometimes makes parts for T's, in case you'd like to contact him. Perhaps Chaffins could help also.
Keith
Looking at the thread from 2008, I see that Gary London posted a good diagram of how they mount. Gary is still active on the Forum and sometimes makes parts for T's, in case you'd like to contact him. Perhaps Chaffins could help also.
Keith
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