[DeTomaso] Pantera - Brakes

[Asa Jay Laughton]

Ken,

What kind of lubes have you used?  I think the best has been listed as a 
mix of ATF and Keytone (or MEK or something).  Mine were in pretty good 
and I let some Knock-er-Loose sit on them for a couple of days, 
spritzing them again when I'd think about it.  They did eventually come 
loose.  Then I picked up Speed Bleeders from Napa and cleaned the 
threaded holes the best I could before re-install.

Asa Jay

Asa Jay Laughton, MSgt, USAFR, Retired
&  Shelley Marie
Spokane, WA
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On 12/10/2011 10:42 AM, klckmac at msn.com wrote:
> Rebuilding my front stock calipers and have a stuck bleeder. Won't budge with a wrench and have tried a some lubes to loosen but no luck. Would like to not have the problem later when it's time to bleed all the brakes. Any ideas? Thanks.
>
> Ken MacArthur
> 72L 4443
>
>
>> From:mbefthomas at comcast.net
>> To:cengles at cox.net;rickrows at hotmail.com
>> Date: Sat, 10 Dec 2011 10:28:02 -0800
>> CC:detomaso at realbig.com
>> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Pantera - Brakes
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>> On the bleed I would add using either a pressure bleed device, or take it to
>> your local tire shop and have them to a top-down pressure bleed. With the
>> double bleed nipples in front, it's very difficult to get them thoroughly
>> bled, and those brakes do most of your stopping.
>>
>> Mike Thomas
>> Panteras Northwest
>> Yellow '74 L #6328
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
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>> Behalf Ofcengles at cox.net
>> Sent: Friday, December 09, 2011 7:04 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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