How about those brake servo kits that I see being advertised in some of the
catalogs? Doesn't that in effect, provide you with "power" assisted
braking?
Best wishes,
Jeff in San Diego
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----- Original Message -----
From: Tom Shirley <tshirley@vol.com>
To: James F. Libecco <jfl@neoucom.edu>
Cc: Spitfire List <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, April 23, 2000 7:44 AM
Subject: Re: master cylinder exchange
>
> > I would like a
> > little stronger braking response and was wondering if anyone has
converted
> > their spits braking system to something with a little larger primary in
an
> > effort to increase breaking action. I was wondering if this would be
> prudent
> > to increase braking forces, or would it just act to decrease the pedal
> > displacement necessary to stop, thereby decreasing the ability to
modulate
> > braking forces?
>
> The only way to increase braking force is to get a SMALLER, not larger
m/c.
> If you get a larger one, the required pedal pressure to produce the same
> braking force will increase. A larger m/c will also produce less feel and
> make modulating the brakes harder. The best way to get better brakes is to
> replace the pads with performance pads or go to a larger braking system
like
> the GT6. There is also aftermarket stuff, but we're talking serious money.
>
> Tom Shirley - Chattanooga, TN
> http://www.geocities.com/baddogracing/
>
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