Well here is my 2 cents worth.
For my 56 Dodge it will remain all stock. For the amount of miles and slow
cruising it will see the original non power brakes will be just fine.
For my 56 Plym well that is a different story. This car will see everyday
street and occasional drag strip use. The problem is not normal stopping
but what happens when you have a "spirited" ride. These old brakes tend to
fade quickly and dramatically especially on a hot day. The last car I had
with 4 drums (a 68 Buick Skylark) was of until you tried to haul it down
from speed then whooooooa the brakes would go away and at best you miss the
exit at worst...luckily that never happened.
Have a good day everyone.
Scott
>From: LARSPAINTR@AOL.COM
>Reply-To: LARSPAINTR@AOL.COM
>To: L-FORWARDLOOK@LISTS.PSU.EDU
>Subject: [FWDLK] Brakes- when to upgrade if U can lock em?
>Date: Mon, 10 Apr 2000 18:46:43 EDT
>
>OK you motorheads (or moparheads!)
>Suppose U have like a 55 or 56 Dodge V8 stick with non power brakes. Brakes
>have been overhauled and work fine. Tires decent. Pedal good. etc. But it
>just dont stop like a 'modern car' .
>What to do?
>If the brakes LOCK when U apply, and U can modulate em, maybe all one needs
>is better rubber, that is new and wider for a good gripping footprint. ANd
>better grip in the wet too when braking, due to squeege action of modern
>tread????
>What I M saying is,
>there is no need to upgrade to power brakes or PDB system?
>We are not talking road racing here, its street use but wanting to be as
>safe
>as possible in summer when most of us use our wheels. Note this is NOT a
>later Chrysler or such that might have a disc brake option.....
>Comments greatly appreciated.
>
>Lars
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