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
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 i
That sounds nothing like my '69 1600. My brakes are solid and will stop the car fast enough to make you glad that I have shoulder belts in the car. The rear slave cylinders and shoes are new and the
It is common when an older sits for you to lose brake fluid. Rubber seals get dry and when pressure is applied fluid disappears. Also, caliper pistons get rusty and freeze. It is likely that the car
Sounds like the car you drove may have some brake problems. Possibly only the rear drums were working properly. With a proper braking system, the 1600 have pretty good brakes. Dan Zubkoff San MAteo,
I think the Roadster you drove was having a bad brake day. My Race version still uses stock brakes and has no problem whoaaing down from whatever speed I'm at except Ludicrous speed (SpaceBalls Line)
I have had great experience with stock brakes on the track. I can run the car hot all day and experience just alittle fade. But for the street it is more than enough. Michael "Calspeed" Carion http:/
Author: "John F Sandhoff" <sandhoff@compctr.ccs.csus.edu>
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2000 13:45:12 PST8PDT
It was asked: NO, this is not at ALL proper brake performance. A properly set up and maintained brake system will STOP the car. There has been lots of talk in the past about brake upgrades, slotted r
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 press
YES! If the rotor has been turned down, AND the pads are less than full thickness, the caliper piston will bottom out on the caliper FRAME. NO FRONT BRAKES! I've told the story about a fellow lookin
Howdy all, With all of this talk of brakes, and now a reference to modifications, I have a question. Has anyone ever fitted a roadster with brakes (in the front) that are 5 lug? If so, what parts wer
<< 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