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Re: In search of Better Brakes...

To: "Michael P. Ohleger" <movlas2@gte.net>
Subject: Re: In search of Better Brakes...
From: Tab Julius <tab@penworks.com>
Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2000 19:28:39 -0700
I'll look servo assists - thanks.  I don't expect much from the vented 
rotors except in wet weather, but I get plenty of that here, so I might do 
those.  But the servo assists sound intriguing...

Thanks

- Tab


At 06:30 PM 4/24/00 -0300, Michael P. Ohleger wrote:
>Tab,
>
>I added a servo assist to my 67.  Had great results.  All the other stuff 
>is ok
>albeit extra $$$$ and I don't think it will stop you any faster unless you add
>the assist.  The servo gave me greater stopping power and was the closest 
>thing
>to power brakes I could find.  Cheers
>
>Michael
>
>Tab Julius wrote:
>
> > For a '78B
> >
> > All my other vehicles are '90+, and as much as I love the MG, I must say
> > that the brakes are quite a change (but of course, similar to what I grew
> > up with).
> >
> > I don't mind trying to spend a little to improve them, though I'm not going
> > to redo the whole system, as the car is currently in one piece and still
> > being used.  Both Moss and Victoria sell Ventilated Rotors - anyone tried
> > them?  Opinions from those who know about them?
> >
> > Also, VB sells a "brake kit" which includes the aforementioned rotors, plus
> > 4-piston calipers, carbon fiber pads, etc.  Thoughts on this
> > setup?  Alternatives?
> >
> > Finally, would DOT 4 or DOT 5 be best? (never mind - just joking).  But the
> > above questions are valid.
> >
> > TIA,
> >
> > - Tab


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