JCG Restoration & Customs 70 Challenger 2nd Test Car!

[Matt@BOS]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

Your build - your customer.... Not saying you shouldn't do whatever you feel like doing. Just saying that power brakes shouldn't do anything for you except to be able to run the pedal with your little toe instead of your big one.

I would find that my feet are way too busy to be trying to modulate a power brake let alone trying to trail brake one... but it's not my car. If I was only going to drive it on the street -- and I wanted a girl to drive it... then I'd put power on it. LOL

Not everyone can be as manly as you, Greg.

I personally find power brakes to be much better at trail braking since the pedal generally has longer travel and is soft enough that you can roll your ankle up, instead of trying to control how fast you lift your leg of the manual brake pedal.

On the other hand, I find it much easier to work up to your threshold of braking without locking up the brakes in a manual setup. I would flat spot all of my Camaros tires really badly with a booster.

It's all give and take I guess. If I had ABS I might consider power brakes in my '69. Whatever makes Karl most comfortable on the track is what should be in the car, I think.