[Jamo]

Hey Paul

Sorry--didn't notice this thread before now.

I don't know if this is helpful, but knowing the systems used by others in the same cars sometimes triggers some ideas (you might want to e-mail Monster re his Arntz).

My Butler has two seperate Lockheed master cylinders--one for the front, and one for the back--with a balance adjustment. The rears are now XJS brakes to replace the original smaller setup. The fronts are from an Imperial. I do use the emergency brake all the time when I park, and there's some kind of adjustment knob at the base of the handle that I keep fairly tight (not sure what it does--but I like to turn things thinking I know what the he!! I'm doing). No vacuum assist.

My pedal is always slightly soft at the top but then it grabs stiffly within an inch after pushing it. Just got back from the run to Beale through the Sierras, and I noticed I was able to brake a little deeper than Pat in his ERA (probably due to the SB v BB thing). No problems with wear or balance--and alot of autocrossing.

BTW, my Butler does have an access panel, but it does mean pulling the leather panel out from behind the seats. Are you SURE you don't have a panel back there?