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Old 06-22-2009, 11:35 PM
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Originally Posted by low63gp View Post
Well, I have been having the opposite problem, too soon of a pedal that will put your face in the dash but I do know that on my 63 GP,
All 60s cars with power BIG brakes like yours come on fast and hard.
Its for you to learn to apply gently and modulate the pressure.
Some of that can be improved with proper adjustment of the leading edge. Check your manual for detailed procedure, and it is a detailed adjustment.
Those big 11" brakes will stop you from any speed if correctly set up but usually only once from high speed and then they need a cool down,
Mine took some getting used to when I first got my 63, drove it 3 years as a daily driver but even though I now drive it very seldom, when I do, the brakes feel normal and familiar.
Wouldnt trade them for disks ever.