Alternative brake calipers ?
10-19-2017, 04:45 PM
#31
Drifting
Thread Starter
I've got metal valve stems and caps...
10-20-2017, 03:43 AM
#32
Rennlist Member
Check your brake booster with an actual vacuum gauge. My brakes started getting terrible out of nowhere and I did a few basic vacuum checks... starting the car with foot on the brake, etc. Seemed fine. Actual vacuum test tool (Mityvac) revealed it was not in good health. Replaced the 34 year old booster and my brakes were awesome again. Worth at least renting the tool, I bought one outright for $35 at my local auto parts store.
10-20-2017, 05:17 AM
#33
The brakes are actually still powerful but they feel underpowered because of the OEM Textar pads. Been there done that, with rebuilt calipers, new braided hoses, new master cylinder and fresh fluid. They do not inspire confidence because some proper thrust is needed to get them to work, but by then, they still do work. Harder pads should give a safer feel thanks to an earlier biting point.
10-20-2017, 09:43 AM
#34
Drifting
Thread Starter
Check your brake booster with an actual vacuum gauge. My brakes started getting terrible out of nowhere and I did a few basic vacuum checks... starting the car with foot on the brake, etc. Seemed fine. Actual vacuum test tool (Mityvac) revealed it was not in good health.
10-20-2017, 09:56 AM
#35
Drifting
Thread Starter
The brakes are actually still powerful but they feel underpowered because of the OEM Textar pads. Been there done that, with rebuilt calipers, new braided hoses, new master cylinder and fresh fluid. They do not inspire confidence because some proper thrust is needed to get them to work, but by then, they still do work. Harder pads should give a safer feel thanks to an earlier biting point.