Re: My brakes SUCK.

["Marie Laugesen" <scirocco@telus.net>]

 I guess I'd have to change the calipers too.... right?

Marie

>Since an auto is almost always pulling your car (even when you are at idle
>or let off of the gas) then I would suspect that you are getting brake fade
>either or in combination of worn parts (rotors, pads, etc) or by boiling
>your brake fluid.  I would reccomend checking to see if you have vented
>brakes and unless you plan on keeping or installing 13 in wheels, upgrade
to
>the 10.1s in front.  The stainless steel lines are a nice upgrade, but
>wouldn't necessarily solve you problem.  The master is also a nice upgrade,
>but again, not necessary for the 9.4" brakes (vented or nonvented).  I
would
>reccomend it with the 10.1" brakes but not a necessity.  The bigger master
>is nice but I would only upgrade to it unless you want REALLY good braking
>or are planning to install rear discs as well as this requires replacing
the
>booster and can be rather difficult unless you are an above average
>mechanic.  I did the 10.1" with rear disc, SS lines, bigger master,
booster,
>proportioning valves and ran new hard lines as well and my brakes are
>incredible (even better than other 16vs I have driven), but to solve a
>problem with something mechanical, usually the answer isn't to throw higher
>performance parts at it but to figure out what is wrong with what you have
>and go from there.  HTH!!
>
>Dave
>77 Rabbit 2.0L 16v
>84 Scirocco
>
>> Hey list
>>
>> Driving an auto, I notice more brake fade (I guess 'cause I use them a
bit
>> more) and I was wondering if upgrading to stainless steel braided lines
>and
>> a 16V bastard cyl. would help?
>>
>> Marie
>>
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