MANUAL BRAKES anyone use them?

[usa-69z]

I have no brake power booster on my 69 because of fitment issues (RHD conversion) I am running a wilwood 7/8 master for the brakes on a standard disc/drum setup, 18inch rims and proportioning valve.. I am not happy with the way it feels and not really sure i could lock it up if needed..has anyone got any advice or what my next step should be to improve my brakes? bigger discs and 4 spot calipers maybe ? or ?

[Sieg]

Call Tobin at Kore3. His front GM Big Brake kit with C5 PBR calipers, slotted 13" DBA rotors (if still available) and Hawk HP Plus pads will surprise you. For street use I have plenty of brake and they should handle moderate 20 minute track sessions. I'm running a 7/8" master and can chirp the fronts at 35 mph with a quick stab of the pedal. I would rate the modulation as similar to modern day street superbikes or very good IMO.



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My 200 tread wear tires exploited the antiquated stock front discs, with this front brake set up I don't have enough tire.

[usa-69z]

thanx Sieg , i will investigate that option.. Is there a reason you dont run a booster ?

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by usa-69z

thanx Sieg , i will investigate that option.. Is there a reason you don't run a booster ?

I like the modulation of a manual system, what you feel is what you get. All of my racing/track experience is on motorcycles which don't run boosters. I also like the old school simplicity of a manual system.

Would I like the system Stielow installed in Mayhem? Absolutely, but it most likely costs more than my car is worth. But then there's Ride Tech's '33 with a manual system that performed nicely this year.

[Steve Chryssos]

I agree. Manual brakes put the MAN back in stopping. The funny part is when you lend your car to friends who are used to power brakes. 'Lent my car to Nick Licata once for an autocross and he got all four wheels off and sent one or two cones to the eighth dimension -- never to be seen again.

[usa-69z]

so ,im hearing that an upgrade to larger rotors and maybe get some 4 or 6 pot calipers ? would that make a huge difference? mine is really bad right now....


Gav