Superformance Brakes (or not)

[Got the Bug]

Wanab5150 - What is your name? Why don't you add it to your signature? Also, for readability, please try to add a couple of spaces between paragraphs.

[vegasmike]

Well, I have been a lurker on this thread for quite some time.

Some observations:

I am not convinced that this is an SPF or a Wilwood issue. Things just don't make sense. Whay are there not more people with major problems? Why are there people with absolutely no problems?

I do not have an answer. It could be an isolated SPF problem. It could be an isolated Wilwood problem. It could be an installer issue.

The one question I have is why the installer or dealer let a customer drive off with inferior brakes. If he did not know they were not adequate, why not? Isn't it reasonable to expect this kind of deficiency to be caught by the installer or dealer?

If anything, this thread has put more focus on taking delivery with appropriate braking systems. I know I have had extensive conversations with Wayne at Gear6 over this issue. He has actually posted a memo on this issue on his site at www.gear6performance.com. It's worth a read.

[pooreds]

I have to back up everything Tom is saying. I have SPF 2690, the first SPF that arrived in Reno with the "new brakes". I have been watching and listening from the shadows to see what SPF's next step is. I have been told to be careful and not tailgate until the problem is solved. I won't throw the person who told me this under the bus, don't ask! I have driven Tom's car and he has driven mine. Same coaster stopping ability. I do know I have a lack of vacuum for assisting. I have a 60 year old Willys jeep with manual adjust drum brakes, no vacuum assist, that makes my SPF brakes look pitiful.
When I ordered my SPF, I had a proportioning valve installed in my rear brake line because I didn't want the 4 pot rear calipers locking up and spinning the car around. I guess that was a waste a money. I didn't get what the SPF brochere advertised. If you don't believe me, come drive the car and promise you will post a new thread after your experience. ED