Tom:
Consider upgrading to stainless steel brake lines. Be sure and replace the
back rubber hoses. They will become restrictive if they are not already!!
Also consider putting the 1996 front upgrade on. That and the brake lines
gave my 93 SHO an excellent pedal feel.
.
.
> Tom
> What type of tires do you have on the SHO and how old
> are they? Tires have a lot to do with stopping
> distances and feel. I'd also consider bleeding the
> brakes to make sure the fluid is clear. New pads and
> rotors probably won't create any discernible feel in
> braking as you are dealing with some of the worst
> brakes to ever appear on a car. There are many brake
> upgrades available for this car but at a minimum
> you'd need the newer 16" SHO wheels or just run 17's
> for many more options.
>
> Ian
>
> --- TBailSHO@aol.com wrote:
>
>> I have some concerns with braking systems I'd like
>> to share with the group
>> and perhaps get some opinions. With the vehicles we
>> have at home, an 04"
>> Accord, 00' Jeep GC and my 91' SHO which I purchased
>> new 15 years ago, and the
>> trucks I drive at work on a daily basis which
>> include six pickups that vary in age
>> from ten years to brand new, I notice some real
>> extremes in braking quality.
>> The sensitivity to pedal pressure, perceived
>> stopping distance, and pedal
>> feel are what I would call good in the newer
>> vehicles and pretty awful as they
>> become older. Of course, my concern, and my reason
>> for writing this has mostly
>> to do with my SHO. I replaced the front pads with
>> PF's and the rotors with a
>> set of the "better" brand carried by the local AZ
>> last summer at about 85k
>> miles. I noticed no appreciable difference after
>> that and will probably replace
>> the rears this summer just because they're old. I'd
>> like to revive the feel
>> of my old SHO if possible, and don't know if I'm
>> dealing with a whole bunch of
>> old parts that are contributing to that feeling like
>> stepping on a wet towel,
>> or would it be a good idea to replace all or some of
>> the hoses, or flush and
>> bleed the system (I've never done it)? Your
>> thoughts and comments will be
>> appreciated.
>>
>> Tom Bailey
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