About to start brake upgrade project

1985 CCX · #1 (**permalink**) 10-15-2007, 05:21 PM

This is my #1 project for this year!
Based on XKE Jag series I brake upgarde testing in magazine reporting 60% improvement with 3000lb + car, stopping in the Cobra should become more F1 versus horse and buggy. The Dunlop calipers served their function in 60's but an upgrade mandatory in this century.

Remember to upgrade to braided brake hoses, gives a firm feel and less sponge.

Nick, where are my adapter plates???????????

mickmate · #2 (**permalink**) 10-15-2007, 07:33 PM

http://www.toolsource.com/tubing-ben...l-p-71133.html Hey Jeff, I'm on it......

rdorman · #3 (**permalink**) 10-16-2007, 05:34 AM

I hope you have really done your homework. This sort of thing scares me. You can't just change to 'better' parts and expect better results. In fact, just the opposite can occur. Have we talked?

767Jockey · #4 (**permalink**) 10-16-2007, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by rdorman

I hope you have really done your homework. This sort of thing scares me. You can't just change to 'better' parts and expect better results. In fact, just the opposite can occur. Have we talked?

This is a very commonly done upgrade to CCX cars. Why are you scared? Why would we need to talk? Have you done this upgrade before?

rdorman · #5 (**permalink**) 10-16-2007, 05:55 AM

If what you are telling me is that this exact change has been done before and properly designed and tested, then I will sleep easier!

767Jockey · #6 (**permalink**) 10-16-2007, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by rdorman

If what you are telling me is that this exact change has been done before and properly designed and tested, then I will sleep easier!

That's exactly what I'm telling you. Sleep well!

rdorman · #7 (**permalink**) 10-16-2007, 07:01 AM

Phew! In that case....... seemless steel lines are fine. The precut, pre flaired lines work well and save time. Any good tubing bender works well. Spend a few bucks here or borrow a good one. Assuming the brake system is naturally balanced, pic a high CF pad intended for your use. EBC makes some nice pads for the rear (I run them) and the red pad is a decent compromise. From there, pick some similar CF wilwood pads. They have some new ones out that I have yet to research but Wilwood does a good job in giving a lot of details on their pads. The big stores such as Summit and Jegs are hard to beat price wise but there is always something to say for buying from the local bricks and mortar stores. Tech support will be from wilwood any ways. If you are prepared to give me your entire specs and some other info, I can make more specific pad recomendations. Either way, bed them well and spend time getting the bias just right.