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02-13-2015, 12:25 PM
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In need of some opinions on Brakes
Finishing up my brakes and need help in deciding to go with manual or power. I have 14"
6 piston in the front and 13" 4 piston Corvette C6 Zo6 brakes in the rear. The truck is a weekend cruiser with a single turbo ls1. I currently Have a 7" dual diaphragm booster but quite a few people are telling me not to bother with it because of the size. Do you think a booster is necessary with the size of my Brakes? The master cylinder mounted directly to the firewall does look a lot cleaner. Any input is greatly appreciated thank you |
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02-13-2015, 12:54 PM
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Re: In need of some opinions on Brakes
It's personal preference whether you want a booster or not. What is more important to you; under hood appearance or reduced braking effort?
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02-13-2015, 01:04 PM
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Re: In need of some opinions on Brakes
I have factory disc/drum and went with an 11in booster with the bracket. I am extremely happy with the swap. It takes practically no effort to brake, I could easily brake with one finger if I wanted. I was told by my auto instructor that the 7in would have been fine but I already had the order placed so I kept the 11in. Before the swap I had to push so hard I would sink into the seat and didn't really like driving it like that. Now if I could just do something about that stiff a$$ clutch lol!
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02-13-2015, 02:43 PM
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Re: In need of some opinions on Brakes
I put new brakes top to bottom on my truck and installed a booster. It was nice to have.
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02-13-2015, 03:31 PM
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Re: In need of some opinions on Brakes
How about a hydroboost setup. Great braking power and a lot cleaner than the factory setup.
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02-13-2015, 05:10 PM
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Re: In need of some opinions on Brakes
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02-13-2015, 06:52 PM
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03-04-2015, 02:21 PM
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Re: In need of some opinions on Brakes
If I decide to go manual, what size bore on the master would you recommend?
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03-04-2015, 02:27 PM
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Re: In need of some opinions on Brakes
If you want to go with a manual set-up, contact these guys here http://kore3.com/
EXTREMELY helpful and knowledgeable, especially with your current set-up
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03-04-2015, 02:47 PM
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03-04-2015, 02:48 PM
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Re: In need of some opinions on Brakes
I prefer manual.
Because, I get a better feel from the pedal of what is going on and if a brake booster goes out... you have very very little brakes... and that's sucks! I personally prefer manual in a performance application.
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03-05-2015, 03:07 AM
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Re: In need of some opinions on Brakes
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You didn't talk to him about the manual set-up?
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03-05-2015, 08:34 AM
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Re: In need of some opinions on Brakes
With those huge disc's front and rear your breaking effort is going to be very low without any type of brake assist , you dont need the booster . Your truck should stop on a dime and give 9 cents change without a booster , I just had an issue with hydroboost that I bought from a guy on ebay , it foamed and bubbled my stearing fluid , so I went back to a 7 inch double diaphragm with drums,,, works well for now ,, im putting front disc's on . The only older veichcal I have owned with4 wheel disc's was a camaro , it stopped NOW
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