Nobodies after market parking brake works. I've had Wilwoods and Baer -- and they just don't hold. Some would refer to these as "emergency brakes" -- oh... that would be a HUGE mistake! They won't even hold on a 1% grade when you're dead stopped.
Nobodies after market parking brake works. I've had Wilwoods and Baer -- and they just don't hold. Some would refer to these as "emergency brakes" -- oh... that would be a HUGE mistake! They won't even hold on a 1% grade when you're dead stopped.
Especially on a Nomad when you pull it up with your hand!
Thanks guys yes was going to run park brake but maybe not , is there a park brake that does do the job that you know , but you guys are happy with the stopping power of the wilwoods??? thanks for your advise
Last edited by ht turbo monaro; 05-12-2011 at 12:51 AM.
Brakes are a SYSTEM -- and if the system is all done well and matches --- from the pedal ratio - to the master cylinder diameter/volume - etc - all of these big brake systems work killer.
One thing some buddies have had to get used to -- COLD braking.... some of these systems have street/track pads in them and the cold braking takes a little getting used to.
Another thing people fail to do -- BED THEM.... and I mean get them smoking hot bedding not just a few random hard braking stops.
Nobodies after market parking brake works. I've had Wilwoods and Baer -- and they just don't hold. Some would refer to these as "emergency brakes" -- oh... that would be a HUGE mistake! They won't even hold on a 1% grade when you're dead stopped.
The Bare setup in My Nova works Wicked!! i can leave it parked in my driveway that has a decent grade in neutral and no issues
Greg i am SURE it is more good luck than good management!!! as i do know that alot of the time they do not work all that well.
but feel free to come by any time.
Greg i am SURE it is more good luck than good management!!! as i do know that alot of the time they do not work all that well.
but feel free to come by any time.
I have great success w/ Wilwood e-brake holding power. We almost always use the factory intermediate cable to pull the Wilwood cables as if they were stock- this seems to be stronger & work better. Also, it is important that you ajust the e-brake shoes/drums correctly to endure proper grab- I can't stress how important this step is (but often overlooked).
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