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Technical Disc Brakes Model A?

Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by ‘28 RPU, Dec 30, 2025 at 6:36 PM.

  1. ‘28 RPU
    Joined: Feb 11, 2022
    Posts: 334

    ‘28 RPU

    Has anybody figured out a way to install disc brakes on a stock Model A banjo axle without adding any width?
    Or, a way to install Bendix type drum brakes on a banjo without adding width?
    I bout a full set of the Lincoln 12” brakes but the add 2.5” to the total width and I don’t have any room to spare.
     
  2. 1946caddy
    Joined: Dec 18, 2013
    Posts: 2,368

    1946caddy
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    from washington

    I had a quick-change rear end build for my Model A, which has closed drive shaft with a t-5 trans.
    1940 Ford bells and narrowed to stock width with Lincoln brakes, 9" axles and a spring on top of axle like stock. Only reason I went this way is to run Kelsey Hays wires.
    Took 8 months and almost $8,000 in total.
     

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