Switch to Power from Manual brakes????

[protour73]

I finished the build on my '73 Camaro earlier this year. At that time I decided to go with a manual brake setup using Wilwood Dynalite 12" rotors with 4 piston calipers at all four corners and a Wilwood tandem master cylinder with a 7/8" bore.

The stopping power is just not there. I tried a few simulated panic stops from 50 mph and could not even achieve lockup. So maybe the next step is to add the power assist of a 7" or 8" dual diaphragm booster to the system for some more pressure.

My engine is a ZZ4 350 with the H.O.T. cam, so vacuum is not a problem. I also have a Wilwood proportioning valve that can be added as well. I'm just not feeling the love with a Hydroboost system, I have a couple friends that have them and love them but it just seems like the majority of folks pass up this choice. The majority of my driving is just cruising, but I plan on attending the Motor State Challenge next June, so occasional track time too.

Any recommendations??

THANKS,
Scott