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Re: In search of Better Brakes...

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Subject: Re: In search of Better Brakes...
From: "Michael P. Ohleger" <movlas2@gte.net>
Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2000 18:30:20 -0300
Tab,

I added a servo assist to my 67.  Had great results.  All the other stuff is ok
albeit extra $$$$ and I don't think it will stop you any faster unless you add
the assist.  The servo gave me greater stopping power and was the closest thing
to power brakes I could find.  Cheers

Michael

Tab Julius wrote:

> For a '78B
>
> All my other vehicles are '90+, and as much as I love the MG, I must say
> that the brakes are quite a change (but of course, similar to what I grew
> up with).
>
> I don't mind trying to spend a little to improve them, though I'm not going
> to redo the whole system, as the car is currently in one piece and still
> being used.  Both Moss and Victoria sell Ventilated Rotors - anyone tried
> them?  Opinions from those who know about them?
>
> Also, VB sells a "brake kit" which includes the aforementioned rotors, plus
> 4-piston calipers, carbon fiber pads, etc.  Thoughts on this
> setup?  Alternatives?
>
> Finally, would DOT 4 or DOT 5 be best? (never mind - just joking).  But the
> above questions are valid.
>
> TIA,
>
> - Tab


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