For whatever reason, yesterday I turned the dial and added just that much more rear brake pressure to my car since the roads were dry.
That action proved life saving - twice in less than a mile -- while I was on I80 driving west across Nebraska.
The details of those oh crap moments aren't really important. Freak shows caused by bad driving by another motorist in one instance, and terrible vehicle maintenance in the other.
what is important is a reminder why it is so very important to upgrade the brakes on our cars. The Mickey Mouse factory four eyed setup clearly would have gotten me killed!!
Actually one little click less of braking power probably would have too. I'm blessed to have been driving a car with enough stopping power at a time it was so desperately needed.
A minimum upgrade the rear to disc, add an adjustable proportioning valve, and get the best pads you can find. Tires, shocks, and struts all up to the task are key.
if anyone has questions on how to get that woe in line with today's world post away.
I'm paying this forward. It took one of my best friends several years to convince me to ditch my 10 holes and spend the money and time on an aggressively upgraded braking setup. He helped me with countless suggestions for parts to do it, and ultimately saved my bacon yesterday.
There are ways to get a lot better brakes while retaining 4 lug and 15's too. You can bet they are going to get done to my son's car very soon.
Upgrade! Lets keep our cars and members safe!
who is up for measuring stopping distances from 60 and parts combos?
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