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More Braking Power
i was wanting to know if going to a 16" rim and tire would help or hurt my braking. And also can I get better brake pads, shoes, drums and rotors than stock. Thanks. Jesse.
this is going on my 1979 F150 Supercab, 351M C-6.
this is going on my 1979 F150 Supercab, 351M C-6.
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I have found that oem brakes from ford work the best. Do you have power brakes? If not this would be the first step to convert. Swithing to a larger rim wouldnt do much, since your increasing rotating mass (more weight to stop) You could try aluminum rim which are lighter. But iam not sure it would make all that much differance. Bleed the system well, and flush the system with fresh fluid. Also check to see if your calipers are binding. Lube the edges of the caliper where it contacts the holding bracket so it slides easier
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Gold,
The amount of traction you get to the ground should be the limiting factor for braking. If you can't lock your tires, then you need to consider repair or upgrade to your brakes.
A larger tire may help your braking, only if it helps increase traction.
Organic Pads seem to perform better than Semi-metallics but, they don't last as long.
Generally speaking, the heavier the brake rotor, the better. The rotor acts as a heat sink. The hotter the brakes the faster they wear and the sooner they fade. Warm brakes work well. Cold brakes don't work at all.
I've seen the Formula Cars take as long as two laps to get brake temps up to were they start to work. On circle track its not so bad but, on a road track it makes for an exciting first lap.
Buy rims that help vent your brakes. If you go off roading buy rims that shield your brakes from dirt and mud.
Six of one, a half dozen of another,
KingFisher
The amount of traction you get to the ground should be the limiting factor for braking. If you can't lock your tires, then you need to consider repair or upgrade to your brakes.
A larger tire may help your braking, only if it helps increase traction.
Organic Pads seem to perform better than Semi-metallics but, they don't last as long.
Generally speaking, the heavier the brake rotor, the better. The rotor acts as a heat sink. The hotter the brakes the faster they wear and the sooner they fade. Warm brakes work well. Cold brakes don't work at all.
I've seen the Formula Cars take as long as two laps to get brake temps up to were they start to work. On circle track its not so bad but, on a road track it makes for an exciting first lap.
Buy rims that help vent your brakes. If you go off roading buy rims that shield your brakes from dirt and mud.
Six of one, a half dozen of another,
KingFisher
