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Ron Philipchalk
Newbie Joined: 13 February 2007 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 19 |
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Topic: 11.25 brake upgrade Posted: 23 September 2008 at 10:44am |
Has anyone done the 11.25" (le Baron) brake upgrade? I'm halfway through (done the rears) and I have a couple of questions.
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Capt Fiero
Admin Group Founding Member Joined: 12 February 2007 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 4039 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 23 September 2008 at 11:08am |
I know a couple of have looked into it, but to date, I have not seen a completed setup. So I hope you are taking lots of pics. I must get at least a call a week on my cell people asking about the Lebaron / Cadillac brake upgrades.
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Capt Fiero
88 Fiero GT 5spd V6 Eight Fifty Seven GT V8 5spd. |
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Bassman
Senior Post God Sir Brian Joined: 12 February 2007 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 2501 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 23 September 2008 at 11:11am |
I second that of the Capt...I hope to do the same upgrade in the Spring, if you could post details, parts list, etc...that would be great for most of us...I know there is lots of info on PFF but nothing dedicated/detailed, this would be great for our club.
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Brian (Bassman)
86 GT Fastback 3.2L 2013 Mazda3 Sport GS SkyActive [IMG]http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u243/Bassman68/BassmanSignature.png"> |
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Capt Fiero
Admin Group Founding Member Joined: 12 February 2007 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 4039 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 23 September 2008 at 11:23am |
Hey Ron, I have had a small stack of these kicking around for about 8 years now. They are a bit dirty from sitting in the garage all this, but drop me your snail mail address and I will send them your way.
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Capt Fiero
88 Fiero GT 5spd V6 Eight Fifty Seven GT V8 5spd. |
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Bassman
Senior Post God Sir Brian Joined: 12 February 2007 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 2501 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 23 September 2008 at 11:27am |
Nice car...looks familiar
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Brian (Bassman)
86 GT Fastback 3.2L 2013 Mazda3 Sport GS SkyActive [IMG]http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u243/Bassman68/BassmanSignature.png"> |
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Ron Philipchalk
Newbie Joined: 13 February 2007 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 19 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 23 September 2008 at 11:44am |
Capt:
My snail mail address is 22757 76B Crescent Langley V1M 2J8 Thanks! Ron |
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Capt Fiero
Admin Group Founding Member Joined: 12 February 2007 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 4039 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 23 September 2008 at 11:51am |
Back in the very early days of the club, we had an associate member that had a Wax Jet printer and was making custom cards for members. The car used in the logo was found on the internet in the late 90's. I think it is the same on that PFF used for some time as well.
Ron I will try to get them in the mail this afternoon for you. David |
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Capt Fiero
88 Fiero GT 5spd V6 Eight Fifty Seven GT V8 5spd. |
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fourpoint9
Member Joined: 27 April 2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 50 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 06 October 2008 at 2:26pm |
Ron,
I've done the 11.25 brake upgrade. I started with Archie's kit and have a parts list. What issues are you having? E brake ? |
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Capt Fiero
Admin Group Founding Member Joined: 12 February 2007 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 4039 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 06 October 2008 at 10:26pm |
Hey Steve you want to post some pics of your swap. I know you took pics at every step of your awesome car build. P.S. got any videos of your dyno day.
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Capt Fiero
88 Fiero GT 5spd V6 Eight Fifty Seven GT V8 5spd. |
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Ron Philipchalk
Newbie Joined: 13 February 2007 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 19 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 23 October 2008 at 12:00pm |
I have the ebrake working OK. I have 2 questions: 1. How do the brakes get adjusted? It doesn't seem to be the same method as the original (working the ebrake). I have a fair amount of pedal travel. This may be related to the second question: 2. Which master cylinder should I use? (I haven't changed mine yet.) The PF thread talks about a 1.125 bore but all the ones I checked at the wreckers are 1.25 (also in the NAPA book). Also, the PF thread also talks about putting on a bigger booster. Is this a good idea?
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