1940 Ford Juice Brakes on Model A Rear

[@rogermishler8794]

very informative.this might be the answer to my problem. Thanks!

[@SPURTIS00]

Great! It may even work without inverting the wheel cylinders, as long as you can get the brakes bled well. Good luck.

[@thebanjoman1963]

Any thoughts on a followup video?

[@louisdegrace7170]

I did it. Works awesome !!!

[@BigTex347]

Question: My 1931 Roadster has the original mechanical breaks. I want to change to a master cylinder / break cylinder system. What is the preferred year model back plate that I should use for the conversion that will be the least labor/fabrication intensive? I'm also switching out the original engine for a 1951 flathead. I need for this car to stop! Thanks.

[@MartsGarage]

Any follow ups to this? With respect, I believe that when you invert the plate and put it on the other side, you need to treat the rear as the front. The long shoe and the bigger end of the cylinder wants to be towards the rear. I like what you did to mount the cylinder in the correct orientation.

[@SPURTIS00]

I respectfully disagree. The 1939 Ford service manual clearly shows the larger shoe is toward the front.

[@SPURTIS00]

Actually yes, when the plate is inverted and put on the other side the front is still to the front as needed for the parking brake cable.

[@BenLeBlanc1]

What was used to make the cut?

[@SPURTIS00]

Used a saber saw with a good, hard metal cutting blade to make the cut, and a MIG to weld it back in. The steel Ford used in those backing plates is hard!

[@muphfab]

Can’t you just put the bleeder where the brake line goes in and put the brake line where the bleeder is? You wouldn’t have to cut or weld anything.