[DeTomaso] Pantera - Brakes

[klckmac at msn.com]

Larry,
I have the "blue wrench" and a manual impact. Will see what happens, softly! Thanks,
Ken
 

> From: larry at ohiotimecorp.com
> To: klckmac at msn.com; mbefthomas at comcast.net; cengles at cox.net; rickrows at hotmail.com
> CC: detomaso at realbig.com
> Subject: RE: [DeTomaso] Pantera - Brakes
> Date: Sat, 10 Dec 2011 19:40:21 -0500
> 
> Hi Ken,
> 
> If it rusty and stuck, I have worked on it!
> 
> After the soaking does not work go to heat, heat, heat ("The Blue Wrench").
> As long as you have it all apart heating up the casting around the bleeder
> will be fine. 
> 
> I also have a manual impact tool. It takes a 3/8" six point socket on its
> end, then you give it a sharp wack with a hammer. A wack not a smash. Mine
> is a 40 year old Snap-On, but I am sure they still make them.
> 
> Good luck and don't go all Super Man on it as they do snap off.
> 
> Larry (back an forth) - Cleveland
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com] On
> Behalf Of klckmac at msn.com
> Sent: Saturday, December 10, 2011 1:43 PM
> To: Michael Thomas; cengles at cox.net; rickrows at hotmail.com
> Cc: detomaso at realbig.com
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Pantera - Brakes
> 
> 
> 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
> > 
> > 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-----
> > From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com 
> > [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com] On Behalf Of cengles 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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