I've got to agree with Lars in that the braking performance of 50's vintage
Chrysler products just plain stinks.
Up to a few years ago, I had a '63 Chevy Biscayne which would out brake by
'58 Dodge any day, even though the entire brake system on the Dodge is new
or rebuilt. Also, I had read some original Motor Trend articles from the
'50's blasting all Chrysler cars for poor brakes, as compared to GM cars.
Any opinions,
Chris
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----- Original Message -----
From: karl peterson <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, April 10, 2000 10:02 PM
Subject: Re: [FWDLK] Brakes- when to upgrade if U can lock em?
> >From: David Homstad <[email protected]>
> >Reply-To: David Homstad <[email protected]>
> >To: [email protected]
> >Subject: Re: [FWDLK] Brakes- when to upgrade if U can lock em?
> >Date: Mon, 10 Apr 2000 19:11:54 -0500
> >
> >Lars,
> >
> >When I replaced the original brake linings on my Dodge, I noticed a
> >significant drop in the braking and a serious increase in pedal pressure.
> >This is due to the modern brake linings mandated by our friends at the
EPA.
> >No more asbestos. I then installed an original 56 power brake set up. The
> >car now stops just like a modern car with normal pedal pressure.
> >
> >Does anyone know where to find information on the different types of
lining
> >materials available today? Do hard long lasting "premium" linings
designed
> >for power brakes cause this? Would less expensive linings be softer and
> >require less pedal pressure? Do we care if they only last 30,000 miles
> >instead on 60,000 on a car driven 1000 miles a year?
> >
> >Dave Homstad
> >56 Dodge D500
>
>
> Pardon me for buttin' in, but have you considered the possibility that
> whomever installed the new shoes didn't bother to arc them to the drums?
> (Probably doesn't know how, if it was one of these kids nowadays that just
> slap things together). At least that is what it sounds like to me.
>
> Karl <61 300G>
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