Bill,
Another alternate solution is to add a brake servo. I wasn't really sure
how good these were until I installed one on a Morris Minor (with Spridget
front discs). I was astounded at how much difference it made. It will
likely cost you less and requires only some reworking of the brake line
circuits and possibly an inline pressure valve for the rear shoes. It made
the car feel like a modern car as far as brake effort and stopping is
concerned. The kit can be purchased for under $300 and was original
equipment on some cars Brit cars like the Mini.
The correct pads will make a difference huge difference on a stock setup too.
Gerard
>In respoce to my wifes plea for brakes like the Volvo has ('98 V70 wagon
>with awesome brakes) I am about to install a Winner's Circle Big Brakes
>kit...MGB calipers and Spitfire rotors.
>
>Has anyone got any experience with this kit. grinding a tad of clearance on
>the upper trunion casting and relieveing the caliper casting a little should
>be straightforward, but bending the steering arms has me a bit more
>worried...
>
>I wonder if reshaping the steering arms is gonna affect the steering
>geometry or if it just gets taken up when the re-alignment is done. I don't
>imagine that the arm is going to need a LOT of bending, but ( not having the
>parts yet), it seems a little worrisome...
>
>any wisdom out there?
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