13T - Band type identification

[Darin Hull]

On another thread I was asked about the band type currently in the 13T. I didn’t install these bands, so I don’t know the type. I’ve previously found a box of Scandinavian bands in one of the parts boxes, possibly a clue. I’ve attached a pic, do they look like the Scandinavian type bands?

I read a previous thread about how to tell when you need to replace bands:

https://mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=363

In this thread it gives more detailed guidance but suggests your pedal should stop about an inch from the floorboards is a good rule of thumb.

http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/80 ... 1247413854

Only issue I have is my clutch can basically be pushed down until it touches the floor... so may be time to adjust that. On the brake pedal, I feel the brakes are adequate; however, I don’t have anything to compare it to. The brakes will slow the T down but will get nowhere close to locking the wheels up. I’m guessing that’s normal. Unlike my clutch, pressing firmly down on my brake pedal will not result in it touching the floor panels. It stays about an inch off the floorboards as does my reverse pedal.

Darin

[Allan]

They look like Kevlar bands to me. I like to adjust them just enough so they work well. That way, maximum clearance is maintained between the band and drum when they are not in use, and there is no drag. The distance from floorboard measure may have had some relevance when the cars were new, but with 100 years of pedal tromping, bent pedals, worn pedal ramps, recut floorboard slots etc, it is not all that reliable a reference these days.

Allan from down under.