[Roadsters] my Brakes don't feel right

[Dewey Hahlbohm]

Dave, as I had previously responded, the brake brace is a good addition.  In addition to all the other responses you have had about brake fluid, etc., you might consider replacing the rear wheel cylinders and front calipers.  Rebuilding the front calipers also works well at a much cheaper cost, as long as the originals are not scored or pitted.  

I have had a very difficult time getting the brakes bled on my car and all the air out of the system.  I recently purchased, but have not yet tried, an automatic brake bleeder from "Motive" on the advice of a friend.  Cost about $60.  I think this is really going to be helpful for me.  I can see the value of having the pressure bleeder to push the fluid thru your entire system.  

Also, don't forget to bleed the master cylinder.  You might try KFP front pads.  I installed those on my autocross car when I was not satisfied with the braking power.  They made a huge difference for me.  They are pricy, maybe $120 for 4 pads, but well worth it.  

Lastly, it is a 40 year old car, with 40 year old technology.  You will likely never get BMW M series braking from your roadster.  Good luck, Dewey    

-----Original Message-----
>From: Dave Cooke <cookefam314 at gmail.com>
>Sent: Jun 8, 2009 9:33 AM
>To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
>Subject: [Roadsters] my Brakes don't feel right
>
>My 68 1600 has the original style brakes, my mechanic checked the brakes &
>says there's still plenty of pad & rotor left & they look fine. But, when I
>brake hard, like coming to a quick stop when I get a yellow traffic light
>from 55mph, the pedal seems like it's firm enough, but it also feels like
>the pedal bottoms out. I checked the firewall & it seems very solid, so I
>don't know if the "Stan Chernoff firewall brace" would help or what. The
>brake fluid levels are fine, maybe I'm just used to how modern disc brakes
>feel compared to 40 year old technology...any thoughts what to check next?
>
>-- 
>Dave Cooke
>68 1600
>Lake in the Hills, IL
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