Thread: Need advice on Unique brakes
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Old 09-06-2013, 11:18 PM
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Default Need advice on Unique brakes
My Unique Motorcars cobra was built from a deluxe pallet kit in 2008. 15 inch wheels. Firestone Indy 500 tires. Wilwood 3/4 master cylinders. Wildwood front calipers. Jag inboard discs in rear. 50/50 bias. My concern is the brakes are not strong enough to lock a wheel. I do not feel comfortable with the speed of the car and the brake performance. Are the front pads a "racing" type material that works best when hot? BTW they leave a brown rusty color residue on the inside of the wheel. Will a different pad be better suited for street driving? Anyone with the same experience?
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