In a message dated 10/21/98 12:12:54 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
rootes(at)ix.netcom.com writes:
<< Any of your personal problems aside, there must be a reason so many people
have
worked on improving Sunbeam braking through the years, adapted 4 wheel discs,
tried different pads and modifications. I don't think it's because the brakes
are
exceptionally good. >>
>From what I've seen, most of the radical mods attempted on Sunbeam brakes have
been to Tigers. And they need it, carrying around that extra 400 lbs. on a
system designed for an Alpine.
Old cars always have their drawbacks. Sunbeams are no exception. Our brakes
need relatively frequent adjustment to the rears to work their best, and you
need a lot more peddle pressure to make 'em work, compared to modern,
'feather-touch' brakes. And if your tires and/or shocks are substandard, even
ABS might not save you.
But if you keep them adjusted, Alpines stop.
Dick Sanders
Seattle
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