There are three different styles of Model A emergency brake bands. The earliest bands had the linkage ears forged right on the band, due to hole variations, the pre-drilled linings will not work on them.
The later bands had stamped linkage ears but there were two hole variations. The center to center distance of the last two lining mounting holes were 29/64" on early bands, 1/2" on later. U.S.A.
The finest quality brake pawl you can buy. These are made from #4140 steel and heat treated to RD56 hardness. You'll never have to replace this again. All are U.S. made.
- A-2786-E28 was used on the early 1928's mounted on the left side of car.
- A-2786-AR was used on the squeeze style grip handles mounted to the front of the gear shift lever.
- A-2786-A was used on the push button style emergency handles mounted to the front of the gear shift lever.
- A-2786-B was used on the push button emergency levers that are mounted to the right of the gear shift lever.
- A-2786-DR was the last style of pawl. It was used with the A-2795-CR ratchet. It can be identified by its' rounded pivot end.
Retract spring for the emergency brake band. 2 are required per wheel. U.S.A.
Quite often this part is either missing or mangled beyond use! These are brand new units, not rebuilt.
New bushings are installed and reamed to accept toggle levers in these units. Left is drivers side on a left hand drive vehicle.