[DeTomaso] Pantera - Brakes

[Kirby Schrader]

THAT is very good advice and will be at a minimal cost.

Entire system upgrades are good, but can be darned expensive.

On Fri, Dec 9, 2011 at 08:25, Will Kooiman <wkooiman at earthlink.net> wrote:
> 1.  Porterfield R4S pads - with the slot in the rear to keep the e-brake
> function.  They make a huge difference.
> 2.  I'm assuming they are bled properly (all 6 bleeder screws)
> 3.  Braided stainless lines help
>
> That's it.  If it still isn't stopping on a dime, rebuild the calipers.  It
> isn't difficult.  The hardest part is getting the pistons out.  Try not to
> cock them.  Rebuild = take them apart, clean, remove sludge, replace
> o-rings.
>
> If it still isn't stopping, I'd replace or rebuild the master.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com] On
> Behalf Of rick mcclure
> Sent: Friday, December 09, 2011 7:57 AM
> To: detomaso at realbig.com
> Subject: [DeTomaso] Pantera - Brakes
>
>
> I have a stock 1972.  The brakes have never been fastastic and I'd like to
> improve the braking.  I cannot lock up the wheels no matter how part I press
> the pedal.
>  What are suggestions to improve the stock brake system?
>
> In addition, what aftermarket brake upgrades are there available?
>
> Rick
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