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Post by gavinlaird on Jan 7, 2008 22:50:33 GMT
Eagle SS redtop build - how can i make the cortina donor brakes err...brake it a bit better?
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Post by Muddy Funkster on Jan 7, 2008 22:58:14 GMT
I have seen this question loads of times and think its pointless!  On my SS I had a new servo and Master Cylinder, new calipers, disks and pads, hoses etc etc and dot 4 fluid. With the sierra drums on the back my SS stopped as well as, if not better than any mass production car. I was going to upgrade to green stuff pads if I needed extra stopping power, but what I had was awesome. Don't forget the Cortina with 5 people in it was so much heavier. I really would try a decent new set up before you go mad! Simon |
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Post by spikester18 on Jan 8, 2008 9:31:13 GMT
simon is right the brakes u have on there were very good, if u changed the pads and disks/drums they would be better, if u just stick with them for now it would be 1 less thing to think about and if u still find them crap its an easy fix, burton power can provide brake kits, the only thing mine didnt have is a servo, so if u got room maybe just get one of thos
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Post by gavinlaird on Jan 8, 2008 10:09:22 GMT
Coolios, thanks as ever gents. Was an obvious concern but seems all will be well. Ta again,
G
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Post by jason (mitsubishi L200) on Jan 8, 2008 18:24:48 GMT
same for me ,, although i had a 3.5 v8 up front` the car was half the weight of the original cortina ,and less than a pinto powered ss ,as my block was aluminium,and the brakes did me fine
i didnt even have a servo assist,, they are for ladies ;D
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Post by rocket16 on May 5, 2009 12:40:15 GMT
if you do deside to change (im guessing you have cortina uprights as you have cortina brakes?) have a look at rally design they have wilwood 4 pots that mount straight onto the cortina uprights.
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Post by terryrob on May 6, 2009 21:17:30 GMT
Or if you can find them, Austin Princess 4 pot calipers go straight on, allthough a bit heavy.
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