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427sharp - I forget how the pads are affixed to the calipers, but when I remove them, I will definitely check out that option.
Tommy - a line lock for locking the front brakes during a burn out prior to drag racing.
Well, it looks like I'm going to have to read up on this and study some of the calculators to ensure I have the proper equipment. I think my main problem was having the pedal adjustment all wrong. I got a bias figure from another site that suggested a 54% bias to the front brakes and a 46% bias to the rear. Using my pressure gauge and doing the math, I may be able to achieve the proper bias and get my brakes working. I'll test them on my dirt road with an observer to ensure they are locking front first, then rear. To be honest, I don't think my front brakes were even engaging because when I felt them after a trip - they were cold. The rear brakes were warm. I'll also check out the shim option for the front brakes, the gap makes me nervous, and I can't help but to feel that it's a little excessive and narrowing it would improve the performance. For some reason, that gap is bothering me. The pistons are very shallow in the calipers, not designed for a whole lot of movement, and I noticed it when I was installing them. Always in a hurry - I went ahead and installed them. Now I wish I would have held off and, somehow, worked it out prior to installation. You guys have given me a lot of good advice and I appreciate it very much. Thank you.