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Projects Rear brakes HRW?

Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by Fusbc, Jun 15, 2025.

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  1. Early Ford

    2 vote(s)
    33.3%
  2. Late Ford

    1 vote(s)
    16.7%
  3. Lincoln

    3 vote(s)
    50.0%
  1. Fusbc
    Joined: Jan 8, 2019
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    Which rear brakes should I go with when I have my rear end upgraded by Hot Rod Works? and why?
    Here is my car…
    41 Ford coupe
    Y block 200 HP? ‍♂️
    T5 trans
    Torque tube & banjo
    1950 F1 front brakes
    Yes I want a parking brake
    It seems my options are 1. Early Ford 2. Late Ford 3. Lincoln
     
  2. gimpyshotrods
    Joined: May 20, 2009
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    Will that rear have 9-inch ends?

    If so, late Ford, Bendix style, with parking brake.
     
  3. Fusbc
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    I believe that depends on which brakes I choose
     
  4. nobby
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  5. alchemy
    Joined: Sep 27, 2002
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    Why in the world would you go to all the extra expense of prepping a banjo rear when you are changing all the rest of the drivetrain? Hundreds of dollars for the T5 torque tube adapter kit. Hundreds of dollars for different brakes. Hundreds of dollars for the bearings and races. Possibly hundreds more if you are doing slide in axles. Then it’s all still weaker than a 9”.

    Use a regular T5 tail shaft. Then get a new 9”, and some Pete & Jake style ladder bars and spring hangers, and then you can put your foot in it at every green light. And might even be cheaper.
     
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  6. Fusbc
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    I only wish this was going to cost me hundreds! I’ll have around $5k into just the trans and rear axle
     
    Last edited: Jun 16, 2025
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