[WPTA] 1976 Spitfire brake pads

[Gary Fredo]

 Tim,
The current pads may be glazed over; the pins that the pads ride on could be rusty or at least need to be lubed; brake hoses could be old and expanding when the brake pedal is pushed; rotors could also be the problem.  And probably a few things I'm not thinking of or that you haven't already corrected.
So I would at least replace the following:
Brake pads.  I've used the "Green Stuff" and the semi-metallic and I didn't really notice that much of a difference.
Brake pad pins.  These are what the brake pads ride on in the calipers.  They can cause the pads to hang up if they have any imperfections.  They are very inexpensive.  Also lube the area of the caliper where the pads slide.
Brake hoses.  Replace all four hoses with the ones that have a metal sheath around the outside.
Rotors.  Probably haven't been replaced in who knows how many years.  They aren't too pricy and worth the money.
Calipers.  I listed these because you didn't mention if they have been replaced.  If they aren't leaking and you aren't pulling to one side or the other when braking then they are probably ok.  These are pricy and you could always replace them later if all of the above doesn't work.
Hope that helps.
Gary




    On Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at 06:40:26 AM EST, Tim Prell via Wpta <wpta at autox.team.net> wrote:  
 
 Are there any recommendations for better front brake pads on a 1977 Spitfire? I've read positives and negatives about "Green Stuff" style and same with semi-metallic. My Spit requires way too much effort to stop and the rear brakes are adjusted and were replaced along with the master cylinder in 2016. I purchased the car in 2021 and haven't found a receipt for the front pads so no idea if they were replaced at same time. The car has only had about 5 - 8K miles since that time. 
thanks for any feedback.Tim_______________________________________________
wpta at autox.team.net

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