There has been a recirculating grinding type noise coming from the Model A on hard left hand locks since we changed the brake back plates. Simon and I set off on a road test to pinpoint the noise and… Read More ›
Brake Drums
Roadster Update
My friend John is restoring a Model A Roadster, I poped over the night to check on his progress. The frame has been powder coated and a number of ancillaries have been refitted, it looks great , I’m very jealous!… Read More ›
Wheels & Tyres
When I bought my car it already had the 16″ wires with V8 hubcaps, and a fairly badly done hydraulic brake conversion. I’ve found a page on the excellent Model A Ford Garage website, which describes a good method to… Read More ›
Brake Issues Mounting Up!!
I’ve got the following issues with the right hand rear brake Shoes down to the rivets Hold down broken Handbrake cable pipe rusted Adjusters seized and rusted Bleed nipples missing from wheel cylinders due to backplates too near to suspension… Read More ›
Rear Brakes & Axle Shafts
Took a first look at my rear hubs, brakes & axle shafts this weekend, learned a lot 🙂 Learned that the rear axle shafts had been shimmed, also learned that this is pretty common practice 🙂 Learned that the rear… Read More ›