Time for brakes
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Instructor
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: East Greenwich NJ
Time for brakes
The brake pedal on my '69 BB is getting very soft. It goes to the floor -- stops -- but is not grabbing by any means. Before I get into repairs, what have you done in terms of mild upgrades for rotors and calipers? I'm not loking for the big wheel and tire answers -- just a solution that performs better for a street driving application in a car that might run through the gears from time to time.
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Drifting
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Springfield Illinois
Before anything I'd find out what the problem is... To me it sounds like you need a brake booster... However, you should probably check if you have a vac. hose that came off or is leaking. Double check to make sure you have fluid and that the lines are leaking.
I figure this would be a good start.
Now as for upgrades, I have a stock caliper with the SS sleeves. I would say that stock system is pretty good, but if ya want more breaking power by all means go for it!
I figure this would be a good start.
Now as for upgrades, I have a stock caliper with the SS sleeves. I would say that stock system is pretty good, but if ya want more breaking power by all means go for it!
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 2,817
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From: Somerset, NJ
The brake pedal on my '69 BB is getting very soft. It goes to the floor -- stops -- but is not grabbing by any means. Before I get into repairs, what have you done in terms of mild upgrades for rotors and calipers? I'm not loking for the big wheel and tire answers -- just a solution that performs better for a street driving application in a car that might run through the gears from time to time.
Thanks
Thanks
