Another problems may be a rotor that has been turned too many times. I believe
that I read in the archives that the brake pads bottom out if the rotor was
turned too much. This would reduce the pressure on the rotor Someone may need
to confirm this.
Bob
RWM wrote:
> Roadsters have great stock brakes, which can be improved via firewall
> brace and pad selection, and biasing if you're inclined to do some
> plumbing; I'd say there's something wrong in your setup. Air in the
> system or glazed/contaminated pads, perhaps?
>
> - Bob Mann, '69 2000 Solex
>
> Datsun Fairlady wrote:
> >
> > I drove a 1600 for the first time last week, and the brakes were like skid
> > brakes on a go-cart. I doubt that I could ever get the car to skid. When
> > coming to a stop, I had to brake early, slowing to a stop eventually.
> >
> > Is this common? I really had to push the brakes hard. Am I just too used to
> > power brakes?
>
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