[Shotimes] Brake bias plugs

[Leigh Smith]

Rich;
I would strongly advise against going with an adjustable proprtioning valve
for 2 reasons 1) It's a pain to install - especially on a SHO with it's
diagonal braking system - (LF & RR connected) you'll need 2 valves, or need
to re-run all the brake lines 2) You haven't fully explored all your other
options yet.
All an adjustable valve does is make tuning faster / easier. Unless you are
racing - and need it - don't bother.
Other easier ways you can manually adjust the front / rear brake balance are
a) diff friction pads f/r b) get adj valve working again c) make it manually
adj d) bypass it with plugs e)bigger front rotors f)bigger fr calipers
FWIW: Is? / If ? your 89 is still running a stock front setup - trashcan it
and do the 96 brake upgrade first then put good pads on the front - You will
be amazed!
Lee

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rich Bruso" <shoguy_89@cox.net>
To: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2005 10:33 AM
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Brake bias plugs


> Okay, I won't sue anyone, and I (hopefully) won't burst into flames :)
>
> That's why I like this list.  For practically any question, there's been
at least one person who's done it.  I could probably ask about opinions on
swapping the replaceable bearing '89 rear hubs onto a '92, and chances are
someone has tried it.
>
> My fronts are stock, aside from decent pads from when I autocrossed the
previous '89 (the one that went to Atlanta).  When they go, I'll be looking
into better replacements, but likely nothing fancier than Midwest's stage I
(or equivalent).  Rears are stock, with sliders re-lubed whenever I think
about it.  Speaking of which...
>
> Based on all the input, I think that, when I get there, I'll probably go
with an adjustable valve instead of modifying the new arms.  If it's good at
full flow, oh well.  If I need to tweak it, it'll give me an excuse to play
in a parking lot somewhere.  And if I drastically change the front brakes,
I'll have the ability to retune if necessary.
>
> Or, I could track down all the ABS components off a '90 (George, got any
hanging around?) :)
>
> -Rich Bruso
> 89 Black (Lola)
> 89 Silver (parts)
> Sierra Vista, AZ
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