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Tim,
The current pads may be glazed over; the pins that the pads ride on could b=
e rusty or at least need to be lubed; brake hoses could be old and expandin=
g when the brake pedal is pushed; rotors could also be the problem.=C2=A0 A=
nd probably a few things I'm not thinking of or that you haven't already co=
rrected.
So I would at least replace the following:
Brake pads.=C2=A0 I've used the "Green Stuff" and the semi-metallic and I d=
idn't really notice that much of a difference.
Brake pad pins.=C2=A0 These are what the brake pads ride on in the calipers=
.=C2=A0 They can cause the pads to hang up if they have any imperfections.=
=C2=A0 They are very inexpensive.=C2=A0 Also lube the area of the caliper w=
here the pads slide.
Brake hoses.=C2=A0 Replace all four hoses with the ones that have a metal s=
heath around the outside.
Rotors.=C2=A0 Probably haven't been replaced in who knows how many years.=
=C2=A0 They aren't too pricy and worth the money.
Calipers.=C2=A0 I listed these because you didn't mention if they have been=
replaced.=C2=A0 If they aren't leaking and you aren't pulling to one side =
or the other when braking then they are probably ok.=C2=A0 These are pricy =
and you could always replace them later if all of the above doesn't work.
Hope that helps.
Gary
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Are there any recommendations for better front brake pads on a 1977 Spitfi=
re? I've read positives and negatives about "Green Stuff" style and same wi=
th semi-metallic. My Spit requires way too much effort to stop and the rear=
brakes are adjusted and were replaced along with the master cylinder in 20=
16. I purchased the car in 2021 and haven't found=C2=A0a receipt for the fr=
ont pads so no idea if they were replaced at same time. The car has only ha=
d about 5 - 8K miles since that time.=C2=A0
thanks for any feedback.Tim_______________________________________________
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ata-setdir=3D"false"><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"false">The c=
urrent pads may be glazed over; the pins that the pads ride on could be rus=
ty or at least need to be lubed; brake hoses could be old and expanding whe=
n the brake pedal is pushed; rotors could also be the problem. And pr=
obably a few things I'm not thinking of or that you haven't already correct=
ed.</div><div dir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"false"><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr" =
data-setdir=3D"false">So I would at least replace the following:</div><div =
dir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"false"><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D=
"false">Brake pads. I've used the "Green Stuff" and the semi-metallic=
and I didn't really notice that much of a difference.</div><div dir=3D"ltr=
" data-setdir=3D"false"><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"false">Br=
ake pad pins. These are what the brake pads ride on in the calipers.&=
nbsp; They can cause the pads to hang up if they have any imperfections.&nb=
sp; They are very inexpensive. Also lube the area of the caliper wher=
e the pads slide.</div><div dir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"false"><br></div><di=
v dir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"false">Brake hoses. Replace all four hos=
es with the ones that have a metal sheath around the outside.</div><div dir=
=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"false"><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"fa=
lse">Rotors. Probably haven't been replaced in who knows how many yea=
rs. They aren't too pricy and worth the money.</div><div dir=3D"ltr" =
data-setdir=3D"false"><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"false">Cali=
pers. I listed these because you didn't mention if they have been rep=
laced. If they aren't leaking and you aren't pulling to one side or t=
he other when braking then they are probably ok. These are pricy and =
you could always replace them later if all of the above doesn't work.</div>=
<div dir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"false"><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr" data-setd=
ir=3D"false">Hope that helps.</div><div dir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"false"><=
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Are there any recommendations for better front brake pads on a 1977 Spitfir=
e? I've read positives and negatives about "Green Stuff" style and same wit=
h semi-metallic. My Spit requires way too much effort to stop and the rear =
brakes are adjusted and were replaced along with the master cylinder in 201=
6. I purchased the car in 2021 and haven't found a receipt for the fro=
nt pads so no idea if they were replaced at same time. The car has only had=
about 5 - 8K miles since that time. <div><br></div><div>thanks for an=
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