[Tigers] brake upgrade

[Jim McLaughlin]

Tym,
My Mk 1a has Wilwood front discs with stock drums in the rear.  It has a
dual reservoir with a Wilwood proportioning valve.  It is a manual system.
Still shaking it down, however the brakes work very well with a bias towards
the fronts, of course. The car has 13" wheels so it is fitted with the older
Dale's kit that has 10.5 inch rotors.  I am happy with it so far possibly
except the master, which seems weak to me; data for this is that I am on my
second one. I could use a recommendation on a better M/C.  They stop the car
very well though; it is not a racer but a street vehicle with original 260
(just under 300 hp), toploader and positrac rear.


Jim McLaughlin
B382000175LRXFE

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From: Tigers [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
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Sent: Friday, August 01, 2014 3:09 PM
To: tigers at autox.team.net
Subject: [Tigers] brake upgrade

Tigers,

I'm repainting my Mk1A.  While it's apart I'm planning a brake upgrade.  I
understand that Dale's restoration has a brake kit.  I've also looked at the
Wilwood kit option.  Does anyone have any experience with what they think is
the best option.  My car has never had a brake booster.

Thanks in advance.

Tym McDowell
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