11.25 brake upgrade
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Topic: 11.25 brake upgrade
Posted By: Ron Philipchalk
Subject: 11.25 brake upgrade
Date 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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Posted By: Capt Fiero
Date Posted: 23 September 2008 at 11:08am
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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. ------------- Capt Fiero 88 Fiero GT 5spd V6 Eight Fifty Seven GT V8 5spd. |
Posted By: Bassman
Date Posted: 23 September 2008 at 11:11am
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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. ------------- Brian (Bassman) 86 GT Fastback 3.2L 2013 Mazda3 Sport GS SkyActive [IMG]http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u243/Bassman68/BassmanSignature.png"> |
Posted By: Capt Fiero
Date 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.
 ------------- Capt Fiero 88 Fiero GT 5spd V6 Eight Fifty Seven GT V8 5spd. |
Posted By: Bassman
Date Posted: 23 September 2008 at 11:27am
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Nice car...looks familiar ------------- Brian (Bassman) 86 GT Fastback 3.2L 2013 Mazda3 Sport GS SkyActive [IMG]http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u243/Bassman68/BassmanSignature.png"> |
Posted By: Ron Philipchalk
Date Posted: 23 September 2008 at 11:44am
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Capt: My snail mail address is 22757 76B Crescent Langley V1M 2J8 Thanks! Ron |
Posted By: Capt Fiero
Date Posted: 23 September 2008 at 11:51am
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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 ------------- Capt Fiero 88 Fiero GT 5spd V6 Eight Fifty Seven GT V8 5spd. |
Posted By: fourpoint9
Date Posted: 06 October 2008 at 2:26pm
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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 ? |
Posted By: Capt Fiero
Date Posted: 06 October 2008 at 10:26pm
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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. ------------- Capt Fiero 88 Fiero GT 5spd V6 Eight Fifty Seven GT V8 5spd. |
Posted By: Ron Philipchalk
Date Posted: 23 October 2008 at 12:00pm
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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? |