OK, so I bought a used Cobra replica 3 years ago, drove it for about 3 months and then put it up on jackstands....never expected for it to take me 2 years to find the right urethane bushings for the rear parallel 4-bar suspension. Now that it is back on the road, it doesn't seem to stop as well as it did before....significantly more brake pressure and less stopping power. I think I have moisture in the brake fluid and plan on flushing the system, but I wonder if it is possible for the brake pad linings to have "hardened" during the 2 years it was in the garage.
As long as I have it up on jackstands again for it's winter "upgrades", I'd like to put better pads on the Wilwoods. It has discs both front and rear.
The car is driven 100% on the street right now, but an occasional foray down the 1/4 mile is not out of the question in the future. I am WAAAY too unskilled to attempt road racing at this point, but I'd certainly like better street performance if I can get it with a certain brake compound. There are times that driving this thing in the congested Houston traffic can be a bit scary, if you know what I mean :shocked: .
I'd appreciate any information you can provide to help me understand about the different types of brake lining materials and which are best for high performance street use. I don't mind changing them out more frequently than would be necessary on my Honda, that's the reason I bought the Cobra, I like fiddling with those sorts of things (like adjusting the valve lash for the set of solid lifters....it's "entertainment" at times).
Thanks in advance, guys 'n' gals....so far the only experience I have is with the offerings at the local O'Reilley's, so you can see how much I need the help :embarassed: !
Cheers!
Doug
As long as I have it up on jackstands again for it's winter "upgrades", I'd like to put better pads on the Wilwoods. It has discs both front and rear.
The car is driven 100% on the street right now, but an occasional foray down the 1/4 mile is not out of the question in the future. I am WAAAY too unskilled to attempt road racing at this point, but I'd certainly like better street performance if I can get it with a certain brake compound. There are times that driving this thing in the congested Houston traffic can be a bit scary, if you know what I mean :shocked: .
I'd appreciate any information you can provide to help me understand about the different types of brake lining materials and which are best for high performance street use. I don't mind changing them out more frequently than would be necessary on my Honda, that's the reason I bought the Cobra, I like fiddling with those sorts of things (like adjusting the valve lash for the set of solid lifters....it's "entertainment" at times).
Thanks in advance, guys 'n' gals....so far the only experience I have is with the offerings at the local O'Reilley's, so you can see how much I need the help :embarassed: !
Cheers!
Doug