Brake issues - Page 2

Rory McNeil · 11-25-2016, 04:29 PM

Although I understand that leaving the rear brake shoes loose enough to prevent any drag with the brake pedal not depressed is desirable, running them excessively loose will really accomplish little, other than requiring more pedal travel to make the brakes operate. All you are really doing is making the wheel cylinder pistons move further to cause the brake shoes to contact the drums.

Tony Goodman · 11-26-2016, 07:25 AM

Adjust the brakes the brakes the brakes the way the way they should be (tighten up the backs) And yes I have owned and raced a pure/factory stock car like your talking about. I ran low 12's at 113 with drum brakes all around. Just like the starting line technique with these cars. Doing a burnout with no line lock requires a little practice. What are Bob K and the other mopar pure/factory stock boys doing?

Eman · 11-26-2016, 12:23 PM

OK, now I understand the no LL deal.
The rear in your car was used on a lot of different bodies, including station wagons and some light trucks. Don't know how the rules view it but you might want to look at the possibility of using wider brake shoes if you can. Might require changing backing plates, you just have to look at what size shoes are available. I know on 9" Fords there is a lot of different rear brake configurations.

6bblroadrunner · 11-28-2016, 01:00 PM

Rory / Tony...I will try tightening up the rears along with running the large shoes as well. I haven't spoke to Bob and a few others about this, but will do so.

Eman...When I talk to Porterfield and Carbontech I will ask what size options are available.

Thanks again for your comments and suggestions.

11-25-2016, 04:29 PM	#11
Rory McNeil VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: from Vancouver BC Canada, now in Nova Scotia Posts: 1,257 Likes: 244 Liked 939 Times in 259 Posts	Re: Brake issues Although I understand that leaving the rear brake shoes loose enough to prevent any drag with the brake pedal not depressed is desirable, running them excessively loose will really accomplish little, other than requiring more pedal travel to make the brakes operate. All you are really doing is making the wheel cylinder pistons move further to cause the brake shoes to contact the drums. __________________ NHRA 6390 STK M/S 85 Mustang

11-26-2016, 07:25 AM	#12
Tony Goodman Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Zeeland, MI Posts: 98 Likes: 128 Liked 18 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Brake issues Adjust the brakes the brakes the brakes the way the way they should be (tighten up the backs) And yes I have owned and raced a pure/factory stock car like your talking about. I ran low 12's at 113 with drum brakes all around. Just like the starting line technique with these cars. Doing a burnout with no line lock requires a little practice. What are Bob K and the other mopar pure/factory stock boys doing? Last edited by Tony Goodman; 11-26-2016 at 07:51 AM.

11-26-2016, 12:23 PM	#13
Eman Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: E TN Posts: 441 Likes: 14 Liked 105 Times in 60 Posts	Re: Brake issues OK, now I understand the no LL deal. The rear in your car was used on a lot of different bodies, including station wagons and some light trucks. Don't know how the rules view it but you might want to look at the possibility of using wider brake shoes if you can. Might require changing backing plates, you just have to look at what size shoes are available. I know on 9" Fords there is a lot of different rear brake configurations.

11-28-2016, 01:00 PM	#14
6bblroadrunner Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 6 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Brake issues Rory / Tony...I will try tightening up the rears along with running the large shoes as well. I haven't spoke to Bob and a few others about this, but will do so. Eman...When I talk to Porterfield and Carbontech I will ask what size options are available. Thanks again for your comments and suggestions.