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Originally Posted by 8_10 Brass Cleaner
I recall that when George Lea had it that it was the only brake, I hope D Valve will correct me if I'm wrong. It lost the rear axle brakes when it was put on pneaumatics by Parky Bates.
Has it got anything else now?
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It still had the band brake working on the back axle too, but was missing the expanding shoe brakes that used to work on the rear wheel drums. The foot brake pedal was connected to it as well as the screw on brake handle, so it was reasonably effective. Flywheel brakes should be used with care on a Foden! Great for close work with a foot pedal to work it though.
I made new front wheels to the correct pattern and had all the drawings etc ready for the rears and brake gear etc. I gather that both owners since me planned to keep it on pneumatics. When Parky Bates hacked it about and put it on pneumatics the drive hubs were fixed to the axle so the ability to pull the pins and use the rear winch was lost. I planned to put it back to solids as for me part of the attraction of a D type is to be able to use the winch. I prefer originality too.