How To Add Juice Brakes To Early Ford Spindles - It's SUPER Easy!!!

[@dougwebb6193]

These front Ford front end vids are the best info that has ever been put out there! THANKS MATT!

[@chuckster6513]

Hey Matt, WOW ! That video really brought back some memories ! When I was a kid I had not seen a project where someone used the piston ring but While helping another guy doing that conversion I tried an old ring and fond that it worked. I was not dealing with chrome parts so I did not have that small problem. But as I will be 72 years old in a week and started playing with hot rods when I was 12 years old hanging around the corner gas station where the older hot rod guys hung out, I can tell you that was the way we did it then ! Thanks for the great video as always. Be safe, well and prosper

[@briansargeant1949]

Oh keeper of ancient knowledge these are the best of your vids, the hands on how it was done back in the day. Two thumbs up.

[@davegettemy9679]

Matt you make me think of my father who passed away in 1999. He knew all those little tricks. And I miss him. Some day I would love to checkout your cars and shop.

[@IronTrapGarage]

You are always welcome to visit!

[@MartsGarage]

Hi Matt. I think those spindles may be 1935 as they are cross steer. I did this same job recently and covered it in a video. I opted for filling the backplate with weld and remachining. It came out really well. I think with your chrome backplates the way you went is probably the best option. The chrome parts look great. I also put a dent in the top of the grease shield to make sure the spring wasn't fouling. It doesn't need to be very deep. Mart.

[@ajperotti2551]

Hi Matt. My friends John and Jamie, There father use to run that type of set up on a 38 Ford Pickup with a 409 and a 34 Ford pickup with a 283 at Island Dragway in Great Meadows. Never once did I hear of any issues. My wife and I are using this set up on our Model A project now. Great videos of front end rebuilds. Long live the I beam axle. Keep it old skool cool. RIP John SR.

[@IronTrapGarage]

We have heard of alot of people running them through out the years!!!

[@MizTori]

I’m doing this to my 38 Hillman minx except I have to use VW wheel cylinders because my backing plates are much smaller- but the principle is the same. This video has really helped.

[@mikl911]

It's great to see the "old" ways being shared for the future. Thanks, great video!

[@garyburgmylifeandtimes6354]

Master Mechanic at work. Great instructional video with hands on learning techniques. Matt, you are one of the best when it comes to these type videos!!!

[@mick_1949]

Invention was necessary in those days. Thanks matt 👍

[@elkoposo686]

My pal Mart at Mart's Garage on YT has recently put juice brakes on his '32 Ford axle. Folks might want to check out his work and channel. I find getting several opinions and methods for building Hot Rod combinations helps enormously. Cheers for your videos and project insights Matt. I love 'em all!

[@thomasst.martin3308]

I got the Eastwood LED light you use and recommended. That is dangerous, almost as bad as looking in to the Sun. Used it yesterday for the first time. Love it. Just what I needed. Thanx.

[@836dmar]

I was masochistic and machined my own “piston” ring and collar/spacer to adapt Model A spindles to 53 F-100 bearings and seals. Nothing to purchase on my conversion with good used parts but one needs a lathe and some measuring skills. Agree the non-welding method is saving those killer chromed backing plates.

[@craigcaggiano431]

Great explanation of how you converted the early Ford spindles into Juice backing plate configuration.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks for watching Craig!

[@nemoshop1931]

One of the best videos yet Matt!! This is amazing content for us guys who are aspiring builders! Thanks man I’m currently converting a 35’ rear to spring over and adding 47’ juice brakes.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Awesome!! Good luck with the project

[@1936fordcrazy]

Great video! Learned a bunch of info that will be very helpful when I switch my 36 over to hydro brakes

[@deadchewie]

Years ago, I used truck backing plates to get Bendix brakes instead of the less efficient Lockheed style. You may want to discuss the pros and cons of this approach.

[@johnbehneman1546]

Great video Matt !!! Great education as well. I learned so much and thanks for sharing!!!!

[@jons7771]

Quakertown, Pa. in the house.

[@rustyjeep2469]

Dang it man... I never intended to build an old school hot rod, but I’m learning so much about how to do it through your channel that now I feel like I have to someday. 😁 👍

[@kurtludwig4783]

Thanks Matt very informative! I enjoyed the “traditional way”. It’s always information that should never die.

[@iamrichrocker]

Matt: could you please tell how early your love affair with cars started..and your journey..your depth of knowledge makes you an expert imho..also, want you to take a road trip '34..looks are killer..you will be getting a few thumbs up on the road..

[@deuceman32]

Tuesday morning coffee and ITG! Another good old tech. I have no problem with this method, however sometimes the piston ring (stock model A, if I recall correctly?) is thicker than the backing plate, resulting in a loss of "clamp up". Something to keep an eye out for. Richard and Dennis Lacy at the Early V8 Garage sell a purpose built steel ring for this which is the easy way out for this old dog.

[@steveclark4291]

Thank you for the information ! Take care , stay safe and healthy whatever you maybe doing next ! Doing well here in Kansas .

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks for watching Steve!!

[@gregjobson4844]

re the piston ring - Necessity is the the mother of invention as they say , interesting video Matt

[@robertjean659]

Informative video, thanks. Chrome brake drums and steering arms, not sure you would get away with that in Australia.

[@michaelsaintjohn3503]

Hi Matt!! Mike here, a little suggestion, might want to remind viewers to use grade 8 bolts, thanks me.

[@ddd228]

... Failure is not an option, but there is/are always excuses.

[@roadhammer2380]

First video I saw SUBSCRIBED right away..

[@michaelguinn5736]

Morning Matt, hey, another great "how to" video, the piston ring spacer idea is great, I have access to any machine shop equipment so I would spin one up. As always, Build on Dudes!!

[@glennhooper7174]

Thanks ,Matt great video things done right and still the original way .

[@richardt2k1]

Awesome. Been asking around about doing this. All information I’ve got has been vague. Thanks. Now I know I can use Modle A spindles with juice brakes. 👍

[@WaxMeister]

The adapter ring ("piston ring") you were referring to in this video is available at Third Gen Automotive - Part No. A-2000-HY.

[@62_C10]

Nice tee shirt Matt! Good to see how it all comes together

[@jamiecampbell3068]

Love it. I have 39-48 Ford plates, & also some '39 Lincolns .. to '32 - '34 spindles being slowly polished up. I need original Lincoln drums to polish & chrome .. but I'd imagine 9f you ever found those .. YOU'RE KEEPING THEM !!! 😎

[@zepoletto]

Nailed it! Cool video man! 👏👏

[@davelewis2174]

I machined rings .001 undersized on I.D. and heated them for a shrink fit onto the spindle ,I Did alot of Buick Drum conversions back in the day. Today I'm all Disk Brakes I like to STOP after some Spirited Driving

[@Ecosse57]

hope they work out with your dropped axle, matt. i'm impressed that old chrome job has held up and will be good enough for a show rod.

[@weaton25]

they do not do chroming like they used to do leave it out in the rain today and you get rust points coming through that old chrome as long as you wiped it down when it got muck on it it would stay good for many years

[@SuedesCarClub]

"It's SUPER Easy!!!" Goes on to say "Pain in the butt" 47 times. Great video as usual Matt, thanks!

[@uliwehner]

the difference between "simple" and "easy". It is an important one ;)

[@henryescat1104]

Very cool and informative vid..

[@salinasanders2241]

what does it take to go from stock wood wheels to a more modern style 5 lug wheel

[@tradrodsandcustoms]

Does the piston ring stay in there?

[@--jefferson1555]

"Salt tested" engineering is nearly a lost art! Great vid. That old chrome has really held up well and looks period radical.

[@IronTrapGarage]

The guys on the salt flats were pushing cars harder then we will!!!

[@danshaeffer524]

hey Matt, Rookie question, on the subject of "float" how about keying the spindle to the plate?

[@peterhaan9068]

Chrome just the outside of the hub, part where the dust cap to stud ring goes?

[@yayoib49]

Where do 41 ford Backing plates fall ? You mentioned 42 to 48 and up to 40 , I have a 41 I am putting Disc brakes on so I will have a set of 41 Juice Brakes for My Model A if they will work

[@jimandlinsnow7002]

Cool. Another small victory.

[@lemchesher311]

I have a question I have the same backing plate I need to sand blast them an clean them up. But I don’t know how to remove the cam and spring Could you tell me how and where to get replacement cam spring and bolt Regards

[@karlstead5799]

I would use the chrome drums on the back FINED Buick drums on the front polish the fines

[@IronTrapGarage]

Buick drums require lincoln backing plates!!

[@edwardwerick2420]

Matt, if you installed the thrust bearings on the bottom would that lower the spindle to add clearance for the steering arms?

[@biglakehotrods381]

A piston ring?! Pretty damn cool!

[@terrykeithley6183]

Thank you Matt, this vid was super informative. Later Terry.

[@garymadero1955]

Just curious if you could put a small tack of weld to hold the piston ring in while assembly?

[@IronTrapGarage]

If everything wasnt chrome I'm you could

[@joemaderak6449]

Great Video.

[@homefry62]

hey Matt, do you know if any 56' ford backing plates will fit to 37 spindles or just f100 plates?

[@daviddickerson2288]

just wondering if the friction surface of those drums is plated? if so , your stopping power might be not so good?! you might need to turn the drums just enough to remove the chrome. very informative video, as always!

[@randallfelber9056]

Chrome doesn't build up very good inside curves unless you use additional electrodes but you would turn a small amount out of the drum just to true the surface.

[@trenzmeister]

thanks matt always good info

[@jeffvanhusen9895]

I agree with marts garage. Cross steer and no need for the spacer.

[@hotrodbob.]

They conversion works great the scary part about those breaks though is the drums those 2 part drums or separate ask me how I know going around a mountain road when all of a sudden the waited there and was they riveted together but that's basically the technology type thing that they used sheered off and left me with no right front brake scary

[@robertbrady9597]

WOW IT,S SUPER EASY MATT IS THE YORK CARS AUCTION SO ON

[@pappabob29]

Had a couple of Model A's over the years and gathered "juice brake" parts but never kept them long enough to do the conversion. One question continues to surface when I see folks like you replace king pins on the mechanical brake axels. Do you always leave that "cup" at the top of the king pin where the mechanical brake hardware accesses the vertical pin that actuates the mechanical brakes ???

[@johnbehneman1546]

ROD & CUSTOM IS ALIVE AND WELL IN 2022!!!!

[@FatManWalking18]

for that spacer, someone had a caliper and an idea- usually a dangerous combo. wouldnt a dab of CA hold the piston ring?

[@carotherscontent]

What size piston ring?

[@mattomon1045]

That is a great top

[@jakespencer7527]

Yes! Sweetheart baby! Love the vids, keep em coming!

[@MrRibbit789]

hey matt I know the odds of you seeing this are slim but maybe some other hot rodders might chime in I just bought most of a 1930 chevy sedan that I plan to chop into a two door just wonder if you guys put any wood in your cars when you build them i was told that that would be the most expensive part would be the wood kit do I need it? can I not just build with metal (says a guy that's never welded) anyone with words of wisdom or motivation feel free to comment

[@The46Ratrod]

Those chrome parts have survived well

[@rayfrederick7905]

Great info..thanks

[@RichieCat4223]

09:04 Your using a stepped piston ring which is cast iron. I know this is old school, but I'd rather have a steel machine ring instead. You already are taking material away from the 4 bolt support flange area.

[@paulpollack9262]

How about a few drops of super glue to hold the ring in place? Another great video thanks for showing how it's done.

[@marthamullennex3051]

What became of the Cushman project? keep it coming.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Matt was building it on the Eastwood KZbin channel.

[@AtomicReverend]

Wouldn't it be easier to have ground the "piston ring" end gap just the same way you would do it to insure proper end gap on an engine?

[@paulwomack1048]

I know what you are saying but, because the chrome plating was so thick on the backing plate the inside dia. of the piston ring would have been too small for the flange on the spindle.

[@waynespyker5731]

Chrome plating sometimes will build up in thickness rounding a corner.

[@toddhaver1143]

Wow no wonder guys switch to mustang 2 front ends. Thank you for sharing this lost knowledge. My grandfather knew this stuff. Told me how a transmission came out of a model A. Decades later went to apply for a job at a garage. The service technician. Couldn't get the trany out. I had no problem.

[@RustyIronGiant70]

Use super glue to hold the ring in place during assembly.

[@mikesonneson2824]

Enjoyed

[@dennisschickling5759]

11:37 Why not just put a spot on weld on the inside to hold it in place? #STAYSAFE

[@ryanlargo921]

fffuuuuuudddggggggeeeeee!!! All that old chrome is so rad!

[@rickcole9556]

Anybody out there put F-1 truck brakes on model A spindles?

[@IronTrapGarage]

You will run into the same issues covered in this video. You could use 48-52 F1 spindles, the king pins bore and angle is the same

[@henryescat1104]

Oh those fiddily little things make me wanna scream!

[@IronTrapGarage]

Took Matt a while to figure out how to put them together

[@genemounce8302]

I love your passion but I'm leaning more towards having modern everything under Model A and made to look old AF.

[@richardsiddon610]

Juice breaks! Eureka.. Always thought you were saying “Deuce”..

[@randallfelber9056]

"Run at 100mph?" Won't they do more on the lakes? I probably wouldn't be happy till 140. What kind of engine would it take to push 140, flatty, ohv, blower?.....

[@ronaldday5856]

when you take the backing plate off in a year or so, that ring is most likely broken, no problem because it is captured, but you will need a new ring , so find a new ring before starting that job.

[@jeffvanhusen9895]

I did the same thing and as you said, upon removal the ring was smashed to bits. I have a backing plate here from a ‘40 that has a steel ring instead of the piston ring. It came off a very old hot rod. Somebody must have been making steel one piece rings because this ring is perfect.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Good to know! It's a fairly cheap item to replace

[@MrJeep75]

I think I would use correct parts together not worth fighting it.

[@jameshickman5299]

Are you worried about Hydrogen embrittlement of the spindles? Nice useful video. Thank you.

[@garycamara9955]

There is a piston ring that fixes that.

[@jayhambrick]

Just curious, wondering why they call them juice brakes? Sometimes simple projects are very tedious to accomplish! Lol

[@IronTrapGarage]

Just an old hot rodding term!

[@markgriffin4888]

I always thought that when things go wrong, it's called MURPHY 'S LAW not MURRAY'S LAW. 😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆

[@ddd228]

'37 and '35 is different? Bendix and Lockheed WAY different!

[@gregworkshop5713]

hi looking good

[@ddd228]

P.I.A. T. A. Normal .Spindle. Backing plate. Random piston ring=Good. Hot rodder's are innovators. NEVER back off from ....IT DON'T WON;T

[@kennethreiver985]

Seat of your pants engineering !

[@slowshop]

Sweet heart! ❤

[@nhanzdelossantos3134]

Looks like good information but the so called music is awful, is there a version of this video without the terrible noise?