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paddy1998
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Disc brake install

Post by paddy1998 » Sun Jul 21, 2019 9:04 am

Because I have a Ruckstell axle and no brakes other than the transmission brake, I decided to install the Sure Stop disc brake kit, both because I like driving my model T and I would also like to go on living.

It really is more or less a bolt on kit.

Minor annoyances:

1. To install the brake hose coming out of the master cylinder requires that you unbolt the starter switch assembly and shove it aside because there is a brake light pressure switch immediately aft of the master cylinder and you can't turn the hose fitting without hitting the starter contacts, which is unpleasant. :|

2. The master cylinder sits at about a 15 degree angle to Port for no reason that I can see.

Other than that, it's a breeze to install, as long as you don't drop washers and nuts in the transmission or have a machine shop drill out the lug holes of an aftermarket rear hub made in Hong Kong. ;)
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paddy1998
Posts: 190
Joined: Tue Feb 05, 2019 4:28 pm
First Name: Scott
Last Name: Delaney
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Location: Joliet, Illinois
MTFCA Number: 50356

Re: Disc brake install

Post by paddy1998 » Sun Jul 21, 2019 9:06 am

Hose connection
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Original Smith
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Re: Disc brake install

Post by Original Smith » Sun Jul 21, 2019 3:07 pm

So much for being original!


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Re: Disc brake install

Post by MWalker » Mon Jul 22, 2019 10:31 am

"So much for being original!"

Said the guy whose Model T has a Scat crank and high-compression head.

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