Better Rear Brakes? - Page 2

SSGN · 11-11-2013, 09:22 PM

I was also told that switching the brake lines on the master from the factory setting is better (holds more pressure on the rear wheels) BUT I have never tried it and don't know anyone personally so this could be one of those old bench racing stories. Has anyone else tried this?
Thanks
Kevin

Ron Gusack · 11-11-2013, 09:22 PM

My 70 Nova held better on the starting line after we swapped the factory disc brakes for drums plus the drums were lighter. It's possible that there was a problem with the discs, but drums in the front worked better to stage. If I remember right, we picked up about 500 rpm over the discs.

SSDiv6 · 11-12-2013, 10:03 AM

In addition to re-arching the shoes and putting larger wheel cylinders, try to find a brake relining shop and ask them if they would put the same lining material used on forklift brakes. The coefficiency of friction of the forklift brake lining is higher.

Larry Hill · 11-12-2013, 10:07 AM

Don't forget to check the rear drums for cracks every time you swap sides with the slicks, also its a good time to adjust the breaks. We could hold the cuda at 3200 rpm with 10 inch stock drums, of course changing the backing plates every year was required due to stretching the mounting holes.

Jim Cimarolli · 11-12-2013, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron Gusack

My 70 Nova held better on the starting line after we swapped the factory disc brakes for drums plus the drums were lighter. It's possible that there was a problem with the discs, but drums in the front worked better to stage. If I remember right, we picked up about 500 rpm over the discs.

X2, the front drum brakes will fix your problem.

R. Thorne · 11-12-2013, 10:30 AM

Used to arc brake shoes many years ago. Essentially it matches the arc of the shoe to the arc of the drum. If you can't find anyplace to do it ( check for HD truck shops), good used shoes would be an option (they have worn to fit the drums). Also, your brake drums may have been turned too much, check them against std diameter.

11-11-2013, 09:22 PM	#11
SSGN Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 644 Likes: 128 Liked 140 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Better Rear Brakes? I was also told that switching the brake lines on the master from the factory setting is better (holds more pressure on the rear wheels) BUT I have never tried it and don't know anyone personally so this could be one of those old bench racing stories. Has anyone else tried this? Thanks Kevin

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Ron Gusack Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 244 Likes: 1 Liked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Better Rear Brakes? My 70 Nova held better on the starting line after we swapped the factory disc brakes for drums plus the drums were lighter. It's possible that there was a problem with the discs, but drums in the front worked better to stage. If I remember right, we picked up about 500 rpm over the discs.

11-12-2013, 10:03 AM	#13
SSDiv6 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 3,023 Likes: 706 Liked 1,514 Times in 563 Posts	Re: Better Rear Brakes? In addition to re-arching the shoes and putting larger wheel cylinders, try to find a brake relining shop and ask them if they would put the same lining material used on forklift brakes. The coefficiency of friction of the forklift brake lining is higher.

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Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,583 Likes: 1,866 Liked 10,582 Times in 2,186 Posts	Re: Better Rear Brakes? Don't forget to check the rear drums for cracks every time you swap sides with the slicks, also its a good time to adjust the breaks. We could hold the cuda at 3200 rpm with 10 inch stock drums, of course changing the backing plates every year was required due to stretching the mounting holes. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

11-12-2013, 10:30 AM	#16
R. Thorne Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 180 Likes: 51 Liked 99 Times in 32 Posts	Re: Better Rear Brakes? Used to arc brake shoes many years ago. Essentially it matches the arc of the shoe to the arc of the drum. If you can't find anyplace to do it ( check for HD truck shops), good used shoes would be an option (they have worn to fit the drums). Also, your brake drums may have been turned too much, check them against std diameter.