[bobcowan]

Good braking for these cars is not hard to obtain. They're only about 2200-2500#. All the brake parts we generally use are designed for cars that weigh at least 1/2 a ton more.

So you have tio start by looking at the installed components. Take a sytematic approach. Are they quality parts? Installed and operating correctly? Good pads? Properly bedded in.

Since MGilbert also has poor braking from the same kit maker, I would first be looking as some small design flaw. The first thing that comes to mind is the pedal ratio. For manual brakes, it should be at least 7:1. It's all about leverage.

Measure the distance from the pedal pivot point, to the attachement point of the push rod. Then measure the distance from the push rod to the middle of the foot pad. The second distance should be 7 times the first.