Editing Ford Model T (section)

====Transmission bands and linings====
Two main types of band lining material were used:<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fordmodelt.net/transmission.htm |title=Ford Model T Transmission |website=FordModelT.net |access-date=2017-07-06}}</ref>
* ''Cotton'' – [[Cotton]] woven linings were the original type fitted and specified by Ford.  Generally, the cotton lining is "kinder" to the drum surface, with damage to the drum caused only by the retaining rivets scoring the drum surface. Although this in itself did not pose a problem, a dragging band resulting from improper adjustment caused overheating of the transmission and engine, diminished power, and&nbsp;– in the case of cotton linings&nbsp;– rapid destruction of the band lining.
* ''Wood'' – Wooden linings were originally offered as a "longer life" accessory part during the life of the Model&nbsp;T. They were a single piece of steam-bent wood and metal wire, fitted to the normal Model&nbsp;T transmission band.<ref>{{cite book |last=Pagé|first=Victor Wilfred |date=1917 |title=The Model T Ford Car, Its Construction, Operation and Repair: A Complete Practical Treatise Explaining the Operating Principles of All Parts of the Ford Automobile, with Complete Instructions for Driving and Maintenance|page=241 |publisher=Norman W. Henley Publishing Co.}}</ref> These bands give a very different feel to the pedals, with much more of a "bite" feel. The sensation is of a definite "grip" of the drum and seemed to noticeably increase the feel, in particular of the brake drum.