We ran the TR-6 setup on a TR-4 for a while. I don't remember if we
had the vacuum assist or not, I think we did. The problem we had was
that it was hard to modulate the brakes. You could brake pretty hard
and do it well, but when you get to the point of lockup it was too
easy to lock a wheel and too hard to unlock the wheel. When we went
to dual master cylinders without the power booster, I could brake
later, harder and not lock front wheels.
- Tony Drews
At 09:54 AM 2/14/2010, Mark Vanlake wrote:
>Still a rookie racer with my 72 TR6. My car has been upgraded numerous times
>from the suggestions and insights provided by the FOT members. My current
>question is, does anyone use the stock brake setup? I mean the Power booster
>and single master cylinder unit. I have upgraded the pads and rear brake
>cylinders with the larger Lockheed units, and added a brake bias to limit
>pressure to the rears. It seems that if you can get the wheels to lock up,
>you have more then enough braking power-correct? I haven't got to the level
>where braking deep into corners is a major concern for obvious reasons.
>
>I
>guess what I'm after is, what are the, 'REAL" benefits, if any, of the duel
>master brake units with an adjuster bar placed between the two, that a fluid
>bias cannot provide? I agree the duel units add a great racing look, but is it
>really worth the cost and effort to convert?
>
>
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