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    RECAPSLETTERS

    Nov 22, 2022 3 minutes

    EMAIL YOUR THOUGHTS AND COMMENTS TO: tmcgean@hemmings.com

    REGARDING “STEALTH STOPPING,” the disc brake conversion article in the September issue (HCC #216), I suggest less invasive alternatives:

    1. Use a smaller-bore master cylinder. Sleeve the original master cylinder down by 1/8 inch. This gives more hydraulic psi for any given pedal pressure. The trade-off is more pedal travel, which is easily managed.

    High friction linings. Learn friction codes and specify replacement drum brake linings with “GG” friction rating. Linings with EE friction will work with a power brake booster but not manual brakes. The FF

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