Brake Linkage Fabrication

As discussed previously, I have a set of external brakes similar to AC brakes sold back in the day.  But I do not have the linkages.  So, will have to fabricate them.

Here is a copy of an AC advertisement, showing the linkage setup.  It will be my model as I recreate....

However, I am not really excited about the prospect of using cables.  Particularly, people accidentally stepping on them.  So I am using the following

• 2 Model A (gasp) brake clevis
• 2 forged turnbuckles that I found in the dirt at an antique store
• Two additional Model T brake rods
• A Model A (gasp) headlight mounting bracket
• A Model A (gasp) muffler clamp
• 3/8 inch brass bushing
• A trimmed off Model T brake rod for the pedal
• 5/16 steel rod bent in all sort of strange angles
• A 5/16 24 and 5/16 18 die for threading

Here is a photo of the initial test fit