Brakes
07-21-2007, 10:51 PM
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RE: Brakes
Alright. So I'll probably want to:
Change brake fluid.
Put on new brake lines.
Replace the front Ford pads with something better.
Replace the front calipers.
Repack the front wheel bearings.
Sound good? Any suggestions on the specifics. Like what brand of fluid(if there are brands, not sure), Brake lines, pads, calipers, or bearings? Just wanting some advice here :P. Also, is there anything else I should do? Is what I've suggested too much. Sorry for asking lots of questions, just this seems like the most important aspect of the car to me, you know, being able to stop.
Change brake fluid.
Put on new brake lines.
Replace the front Ford pads with something better.
Replace the front calipers.
Repack the front wheel bearings.
Sound good? Any suggestions on the specifics. Like what brand of fluid(if there are brands, not sure), Brake lines, pads, calipers, or bearings? Just wanting some advice here :P. Also, is there anything else I should do? Is what I've suggested too much. Sorry for asking lots of questions, just this seems like the most important aspect of the car to me, you know, being able to stop.
07-22-2007, 12:53 AM
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RE: Brakes
weeeell... if you've got the money, you could upgrade to a five lug bolt pattern and bigger rotors/calipers and discs in the back. That would get you stopped. lol
50resto.com sells those kits. and i'm sure other sites do too. oh, there's a brake upgrade kit for 200 dollars or so. i think it has better pads and lines and other stuff. check 50resto. i'll see if i can find the link
50resto.com sells those kits. and i'm sure other sites do too. oh, there's a brake upgrade kit for 200 dollars or so. i think it has better pads and lines and other stuff. check 50resto. i'll see if i can find the link
07-22-2007, 01:00 AM
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RE: Brakes
http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/...1&comp=LRS
ok. so take a look at that. it says that it will reduce the stopping distance to 98 ft. i don't know about that, but maximum motorsports makes good stuff.
i'm sure you could find it cheaper elsewhere though, imo.
ok. so take a look at that. it says that it will reduce the stopping distance to 98 ft. i don't know about that, but maximum motorsports makes good stuff.
i'm sure you could find it cheaper elsewhere though, imo.
07-22-2007, 01:14 AM
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RE: Brakes
Hmmm…thanks jonna! It's a bit much but I doubt i'll have much trouble persuading my parents to buy better brakes for my car! Playing the "don't you want me to be safe?" card :P. Huh, doesn't seem to ship to Canada…
07-22-2007, 01:35 AM
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RE: Brakes
yeah... i know. i can only dream about the cobra brake package now too. it is a lot of money.
but the other kit for $250 is an idea as to what you could do for now. if you're looking at the cheaper uprgrade kit, try maximummotorsports.com or whatever their website is. they might ship to canada. good luck though
but the other kit for $250 is an idea as to what you could do for now. if you're looking at the cheaper uprgrade kit, try maximummotorsports.com or whatever their website is. they might ship to canada. good luck though
07-22-2007, 01:52 AM
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RE: Brakes
Huzzah! Maximum motorsports ships to Canada and has the same brake upgrade package as late model restoration. Now I'm just pondering if I should just see if my local OKTire has brake upgrades in shop or if I need to order 'em.
