| FAQ |
| Members List |
| Social Groups |
| Calendar |
| Search |
| Today's Posts |
|
#1
09-30-2005, 04:40 PM
|
||||
|
||||
Power VS.Manual Brakes
I'm going to be upgrading my brakes this winter. I currently have the stock '64 GTO power drum system. I'm going to go with the B-body, 12" rotor, tall spindle setup. I don't know if I'll go for aftermarket A-arms or try to make my originals work. Either way, I'm thinking about whether I'll retain a power booster or not. My thinking is, first the power booster is heavy and obtrusive. Second, do I really need it with the big brakes? Has anyone eliminated their booster in a similar swap? How is the pedal feel compared to the original? Any input would be appreciated, on the booster, the A-arms, and the tall spindle setup.
|
|
#2
10-02-2005, 06:50 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Bump!
 (Waving arms wildly) Look at me!
|
|
#3
10-02-2005, 08:39 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Pedal feel is more linear, you have more travel but can modulate the braking better.
|
|
#4
10-03-2005, 11:17 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
I have never changed a car from power to manual. I do however own 2 cars with manual brakes and I like them better than the cars I have with power brakes....pedal feel is a little more stiff but its not bad.
|
|
#5
10-03-2005, 11:43 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Quote:
Mine has '78 B-spindles/12" discs/Hotchkis upper A-arms. Definitely use the better handling aftermarket A-arms, with stock arms you'll need a huge stack of alignment shims that can lead to bolt breakage.
__________________
1964 Tempest Coupe LS3/4L70E/3.42 1964 Le Mans Convertible 421 HO/TH350/2.56 2002 WS6 Convertible LS1/4L60E/3.23 |
|
#6
10-03-2005, 11:44 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
with 12" brakes it will be tiptoe pressure either way wont it?
|
|
#7
10-04-2005, 02:45 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
I have tall spindles, 12" MANUAL brakes, global west upper arms (definitely get upper arms). the brakes feel great. i just talked to global west again recently; i asked if i could also use REAR discs with the manual master cylinder they gave me 5 years ago... was told YES.
|
| Reply |
|
|
The PY Online Forums is the largest online gathering of Pontiac enthusiasts anywhere in the world. Founded in 1991, it was also the first online forum for people to gather and talk about their Pontiacs. Since then, it has become the mecca of Pontiac technical data and knowledge that no other place can surpass.
Linear Mode
