I've got to agree with Lars in that the braking performance of 50's vintage Chrysler products just plain stinks. Up to a few years ago, I had a '63 Chevy Biscayne which would out brake by '58 Dodge any day, even though the entire brake system on the Dodge is new or rebuilt. Also, I had read some original Motor Trend articles from the '50's blasting all Chrysler cars for poor brakes, as compared to GM cars. Any opinions, Chris ----------------------------------------------------- Click here for Free Video!! http://www.gohip.com/freevideo/ ----- Original Message ----- From: karl peterson <nitekatt@HOTMAIL.COM> To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@LISTS.PSU.EDU> Sent: Monday, April 10, 2000 10:02 PM Subject: Re: [FWDLK] Brakes- when to upgrade if U can lock em? > >From: David Homstad <dhomstad@FIELD-WORKS.COM> > >Reply-To: David Homstad <dhomstad@FIELD-WORKS.COM> > >To: L-FORWARDLOOK@LISTS.PSU.EDU > >Subject: Re: [FWDLK] Brakes- when to upgrade if U can lock em? > >Date: Mon, 10 Apr 2000 19:11:54 -0500 > > > >Lars, > > > >When I replaced the original brake linings on my Dodge, I noticed a > >significant drop in the braking and a serious increase in pedal pressure. > >This is due to the modern brake linings mandated by our friends at the EPA. > >No more asbestos. I then installed an original 56 power brake set up. The > >car now stops just like a modern car with normal pedal pressure. > > > >Does anyone know where to find information on the different types of lining > >materials available today? Do hard long lasting "premium" linings designed > >for power brakes cause this? Would less expensive linings be softer and > >require less pedal pressure? Do we care if they only last 30,000 miles > >instead on 60,000 on a car driven 1000 miles a year? > > > >Dave Homstad > >56 Dodge D500 > > > Pardon me for buttin' in, but have you considered the possibility that > whomever installed the new shoes didn't bother to arc them to the drums? > (Probably doesn't know how, if it was one of these kids nowadays that just > slap things together). At least that is what it sounds like to me. > > Karl <61 300G> > ______________________________________________________ > Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com > |