Ford Model T - Looking at the Brakes
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- Опубліковано 16 вер 2024
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🌳 www.linktr.ee/... In this video, I show you the repairs done to my Model T's handbrake. we also look at Rocky Mountain Brakes.
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I imported my 1925 Ford Model T from the USA, not far from Detroit, Michigan where it was built.
The Model T was manufactured between 1908 and 1927, and was know by various names including Tin Lizzie, Flivver, T‑Model Ford, or just 'T'.
The Model T set 1908 as the historic year that the automobile became popular. It is generally regarded as the first affordable automobile, the car that opened travel to the common middle-class American; some of this was because of Ford's innovations, including assembly line production instead of individual hand crafting.
On May 26, 1927, Henry Ford watched the 15 millionth Model T Ford roll off the assembly line at his factory in Highland Park, Michigan.
Those "brakes" the car came with originally are scary!! Adding those new brakes is certainly an improvement.
Yes that's right. Originally, there were only transmission brakes, and the metal-on-metal rear drums for parking brakes! Rocky Mountain Brakes were an optional extra available in the day, so they are period correct to have them installed. The Rocky Mountain Brake Company is still going to this day, so for US$900 I thought I'd buy a set - better to be safe than sorry! Thanks for the comment :)
Its really great to see these gems. To see how far we have came and what we came from. I work at a Ford dealer and I could never imagine a car that dog gone simple yet so versatile. Seems today we can't even roll down a car window without a computer module getting involved. Thanks Mitch, I really enjoy these!!! .
Mitch, I have to say I love all your vids. I am an American living in Melbourne due to a job transfer for a couple years, and I had to leave my '26 Touring at home - so you're making me homesick. I think your vids do a better job of explaning things about the Model T than any others I have seen -- or purchased for that matter! Keep 'em coming!
The '26 and '27s have slightly better brakes on the rear than your '25, but I think I will be making the Rocky Mountain purchase in the future too.
I am very passionate about cars and your videos give me a better insight. Thank You!
Hi there.
Mike from Edmonton Alberta Canada.
I so appreciate your Videes.-Thank You.
I just bout a 21 Ford T Speedster and have been watching you.
Thank You friend for the education!
-btw, I'm a young guy too who loves these cars.
Best,
Mike.
Hi Mitch, Ken from Amarillo Texas. I just discovered you and watched this video. I feel smarter already! Your information is very good and I will watch all of them to further my education. I have a 1927 coupe, and have converted it to 12 volt alternator with coil and battery solid state ignition. I will be working on the transmission bands next, and then the thrust washers and rear brakes. The 26 and 27 have brake linings on the rear and work very well compared to the earlier models. Thanks for the video and keep up the good work. I'll be watching for what comes next. Cheers
Ah . . . the good 'ole days . . . when men were men and floor boards were actual boards!
Love the vids . . . aloha from Hawaii :)
Thankyou for the comment :)
Not a bad innings for those old components I must say. Great vid! Thanks.
My car was fortunate to have come with brass thrust washers. If you have a good eye, you can see the thrust washers by simply removing the diff plug (where you add oil). Else, the back axle must come off, and the diff split in half, by undoing the bolts holding it together.
Thank you for taking the time to make these very informative videos.
Thankyou very much for the positive comment, I will keep the videos coming :)
***** You're video's were a big part of my decision to procure a Model T. Now I have two. A pristine 09' and a 26' that has required a lot of work. All of the work I have done myself with the help of your videos (and a few others). Thanks a bunch.
So that handbrake spring is starting to let go? You should file a claim for ford or something, i mean, come on, how can the quality be so bad it will last only almost a hundred years? :D
Love the videos mate, all I need now is a Model T to go with them. Greetings from a Pom in old London town.
Old henry would be proud of you. Nice vid.
I know this is a long time ago but why are the bolts loose on the rocky mountain break gear at around 6.40?
I like how the spider steals the last scene crawling around the brake ;)
Mitch - now you've got me worried about the diff. thrust washers in my '26. I bought the car from a gentleman who was unfortunately suffering from Alzheimer's disease, and didn't really remember much about the mechanical restoration of the car. I got to drive it exatly once before leaving home for my job xfer to Australia. How much disassembly of the rear axle is needed to determine what material is in use for the thrust washers? I can ask my Victorian T buddies here too. Did you do the brass?
Great old runner!
Basically speaking, the park brake has 3 positions that you use.... Engaged (all the way back), Neutral (90 degrees to the floor), and High Gear (all the way forward).... if yours won't pull back, 2 possible causes I can think of, (A) the brake quadrant teeth are worn, so it doesn't lock in, I had this problem. Or (B), the linkages between the lever and the brakes at the back are out of adjustment, they are threaded rods. Email me and we can discuss this more if you like.
So just curious what song do you use for the video introduction? Also I just randomly stumbled across your channel and it’s AWESOME I love learning about and seeing a 1925 model T in proper working order! Great job
Mitch, Thank you for the informative videos. I just purchased a 1921 roadster and you have helped me so much. Hoping to start it soon. A quick question, how many positions does the parking brake have? I cant get mine to pull back towards the back seat to set the parking brake.Thanks
I live 30 miles east of the rocky mountains :-)
What kind of lining material do the Rocky Mountain Brakes use? Some sort of modern brake lining?, or something more period correct like leather or cloth?
I think its better to have something modern if it means safety , whose going to worry about material being authentic where safety is essential, more or less hidden away from sight, you,d rather have leather or cloth Really!
Thumbs ^ Thanks. So the car originally only came with a transmission brake? The rocky mountain brakes were a add on?
Just purchased 23 T open express (pick up truck with no roof over the driver) and the hand break slips. In the Vintage Ford magazine May 2019 there was an article about replacing the BRAKE QUADRANT. They say to use a T-3448-H - BRAKE QUADRANT. It is a better quality than the original. I can believe it because the one on my T is not original (bolted on not hot riveted) and is worn out. The Pawl is also worn badly. How do you remove the Pawl? it appears that the pawl is on a rived shaft attached to the break handle. The handle is attached to a rod that crosses to the passenger side to operate the the break on the other wheel. This connection also seems to have a pin that is peened over! what is the easiest way to replace the Pawl?
Yes I had a similar issue - The only way I was able to remove them was a delicate operation with an angle grinder.
Thanks Mitch for quick reply. I has a feeling that it was not going to be easy.
Hahahahaha I click on these just to hear that music. It is so very ole timey.