[DeTomaso] Pantera - Brakes

[Rich]

I know Mike thinks you should keep the front brake pressure reducer.
I would throw it away and replace it with an adjustable proportioning valve.
I have driven a car without the stock pressure reducer and I thought the 
brakes were a lot better and agree the front will lock up first.
But better is better and you don't have to push so hard to lock them up.
Adding an adjustable proportioning valve to the front would be better then 
the old pressure reducer by allowing the adjustment.
Rich

-----Original Message----- 
From: cengles at cox.net
Sent: Friday, December 09, 2011 8:03 AM
To: rick mcclure
Cc: detomaso at realbig.com
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Pantera - Brakes


Dear Rick,

The best bang for the buck for the first big step up from the bone stock 
system in my personal experience is to:
Replace the master cylinder with the aftermarket replacement from Pantera 
Performance Center
Use braided stainless steel brake lines
Upgrade to modern brake pads
Flush the brake fluid thoroughly
Consider a caliper rebuild if needed

Warmest regards, Chuck Engles


---- rick mcclure <rickrows at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> 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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