Brake bleed?

[Wayne]

Hi Guys. I'm looking for a way to improve the brakes on my Valiant without going as far as converting to discs. Non power 9" drums all round so they're about as poor as it gets! They pass the MOT on the rollers every time but are frightening on the road, to the point where I try & avoid going down any long hills as there's nothing left by the time I get to the bottom! Full force on the pedal & the car won't stop! No sign of any leaks & all the linings are ok although I do have a new set of front shoes. First thought was fresh fluid, a bleed up & maybe a Wilwood proportioning valve. Any thoughts / suggestions? Thanks, Wayne.

[db]

It'll take a few miles for your new shoes to bed in, you won't get full contact til then.
Probably a good idea to change the fluid if it's not been done for a while.

[Pete]

Fade, pure and simple; they are not up to modern situations.

Maybe an upgrade to 10" drums - it depends on the spindles and compatibility.

[R.RUNNER]

pure and simple; they are not up to modern situations.

Are long hills a modern situation then, Pete.........



Drive with a 1965 head on!!!!!!!!!!!!! low gears and gentle breaking on hills

[Anonymous]

Gotta go for DISC'S!

Anything else is waste of time and money.
You is just delaying the inevitable conversion.
(Yes 10inch drums but they ain't gonna fit you spindles?)
A body full conversion set on 'EURODRAGSTER' if your quick.
SSBC and other Ford poo conversions are £1000 and up.
Wilwoods are TOOO expensive and not truly streetable.

If you are clever and have access to machinery, Ford Granada discs work well on A-bodies, as the 'Anton' land-cruiser convert won't fit under your skinny wheels BOOHOO.

Think I got some early A-Body discus spindles somewhere, will have a looksy for you Fella.

Best of luck, and stay on the Flat LoL< Baccaman.

[Wayne]

Thanks Guys! Haven't fitted the new shoes yet db. Anybody had any experience of the Wilwood proportioning valves?

[autofetish]

Rubber pipes expanding when you press the pedal

2 front

1 rear

I had it

cheap fix

[Wayne]

Ah-ha. Convert to braded?

[ANTON]

This is a quick and easy way to convert to power brakes.
Remote brake servo.

http://merlinmotorsport.co.uk/product_i ... ShoppingUK