Hi all. There have been plenty of messages about improvements brakes recently,
so just thought I'd add my recent experience with my '72 GT.
Symptomatically, I was experiencing early rear lock-up, "thrumming" sound and
pulsation upon deceleration, soft first-push brake pedal, and weak emergency
brake. Over the past several years, I had replaced pads (V8), rotors
(x-drilled & slotted), hoses (stainless), master cylinder, and rear slave
cylinders and shoes. My rear drums were out of spec for turning, so I
installed new ones this weekend.
First impression: oooooh, pretty! Nice and clean and shiny. Second
impression: Wow! Big improvement! I was only trying to address the early
rear lock-up and the pulsation/thrumming, but the replacement actually
addressed the brake pedal firmness and emergency brake. I now can confirm
that, when in proper fettle, MGB's have excellent brakes. I can't wait to
drive it some more!
Just a few weeks ago, I did a little road trip through north central Washington
and southern central BC, coming into Whistler from the north for a couple days
at the NAMGAR event and thence to Vancouver Island and home. I wish I had
replaced the drums previously! I had the brakes smelling hot and getting soft
(although not smoking) at least once on the trip.
Now I feel like my car is in tip-top mechanical condition. Barring further
issues, then I'll be saving up for the exterior (rust) and interior (I'd love
to have leather seats and a smaller, good-looking steering wheel).
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