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Post by hueytownalss on Apr 27, 2012 19:29:02 GMT -5
My airflyte appears to have had hydraulic brakes but the the hydraulic brake line has been cut. Does anyone know what years had these kind of brakes ans any other info
about them? Would like to convert them to electric if possible.
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Post by dawgpound on Apr 29, 2012 6:56:34 GMT -5
It appears that the Kelsey-Hayes Company was making hydraulic brakes for the trailer world, as early as 1961....based on a book that I read. The book about the Kelsey-Hayes Company is about 53 pages long. If you are wanting more info, I would suggest that you join the Classic Shastas Yahoo site and look for the " Kelsey-Hayes Brake Book" in the FILES section. autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Classicshastas/ |
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Post by hueytownalss on Apr 29, 2012 23:51:20 GMT -5
Thanks, will do.
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Post by cowcharge on Apr 30, 2012 10:38:45 GMT -5
Wow, wonder how they added a reservoir and pumps and all that.
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Post by vikx on May 1, 2012 2:12:38 GMT -5
We usually repair the master cylinder, clear the lines and use the original system. They work very well when reconditioned.
To change to electric brakes, you will need to exchange the old hydraulic parts and add backing plates and drums plus new wiring. Be sure the bearings will fit the new parts.
A new Dexter axle assembly is not that expensive.
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Post by bigbill on Apr 15, 2013 20:16:58 GMT -5
Hydraulic surge brakes work very well and the advantage to them is you don't need a brake controller installed on the tow vehicle. Everything you need should be available new. Many boat trailers and industrial trailers run surge brakes.
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