Author Topic: CSRP disc brakes (Read 1647 times)

Horseplay · « **Reply #25 on:** August, 04, 2011, 09:33:40 AM »

With an appropriately sized master, you can get the right balance of required pedal effort and pedal travel. You don't need to go to a power assist system to get there. I think most guys have gone to a stock Maverick master for your application.

66gt350 · « **Reply #26 on:** August, 04, 2011, 10:12:20 AM »

Quote from: Kats66Pny on August, 04, 2011, 09:13:51 AM

Is that manual or power with the K-H brakes?

Kat,

I've got the Stainless Steel version of the K-H disc brakes on mine and the wife's cars. I've got manual brakes on mine, and I installed a power brakes on the wife's. As far as pedal feel, there's not alot of difference between the two. The power unit is still a little easier than mine, but not like a new car. If I was to do it over, I'd get manual for the wife's 65.

Kats66Pny · « **Reply #27 on:** August, 04, 2011, 10:21:50 AM »

Stainless Steel version? What's that? Steel braided lines?

If there isn't much of a diference between manual and power, then I guess there's no reason to get the booster. Plus it would save me a little $. Not much, but a little bit.

TB350 · « **Reply #28 on:** August, 04, 2011, 11:09:10 AM »

I believe he is referring to SSBC (Stainless steel brake co.) I have the Force 10 setup from them (they are a k.h. style set but made from aluminum) Hate the pads though! feels like they dont have a high enough friction coefficient and will probably go with the Hawks or ebc's or even Porterfield R4s's. I'm not sure of the exact mc I have (looks like a maverick one) but my pedal is rock hard, so after the pad change if I still don't like it will be looking at a diff. master to get the pedal feel more to my liking. kip

66gt350 · « **Reply #29 on:** August, 04, 2011, 11:18:53 AM »

Quote from: Kats66Pny on August, 04, 2011, 10:21:50 AM

Stainless Steel version? What's that? Steel braided lines?

If there isn't much of a diference between manual and power, then I guess there's no reason to get the booster. Plus it would save me a little $. Not much, but a little bit.

Sorry...Stainless Steel Brake Corp. I should have been clearer.

Plus, the bolts to install the booster can be trying on your patience...at least it was mine!!!

Kats66Pny · « **Reply #30 on:** August, 04, 2011, 11:35:38 AM »

Well I want to keep things as simple as possible and less headaches. I was undeer the impression the booster would give it less movement of the pedal but if that's not the case, and I can still have a firm pedal with just sticking with manual, then I'll go manual and not worry about trying to fit a booster in that little area.

AzPete · « **Reply #31 on:** August, 04, 2011, 12:12:47 PM »

The booster is more for less pedal pressure to get the same braking force as heavier pressure on a manual system.

lethal289 · « **Reply #32 on:** August, 04, 2011, 12:23:04 PM »

Kat i believe the problem you will find with swap one is that you will need to source v8 spindles. Arent yours off a T code 6 cylinder car?

Kats66Pny · « **Reply #33 on:** August, 04, 2011, 12:48:20 PM »

Quote from: lethal289 on August, 04, 2011, 12:23:04 PM

Kat i believe the problem you will find with swap one is that you will need to source v8 spindles. Arent yours off a T code 6 cylinder car?

No. My 66 has original V8 spindles already on it.

Midlife · « **Reply #34 on:** August, 04, 2011, 02:07:01 PM »

Power disc brakes weren't around until 1968 or so...this is only manual boost.

You do know that the drum brake master cylinder is incompatible with disc brakes?

66gt350 · « **Reply #35 on:** August, 04, 2011, 03:04:25 PM »

Quote from: Midlife on August, 04, 2011, 02:07:01 PM

Power disc brakes weren't around until 1968 or so...this is only manual boost.

You do know that the drum brake master cylinder is incompatible with disc brakes?

Most of the kits come with a new master cylinder...I know that the SSBC kits use a MC from a 67/68 mustang.

Kats66Pny · « **Reply #36 on:** August, 04, 2011, 05:13:05 PM »

Quote from: Midlife on August, 04, 2011, 02:07:01 PM

Power disc brakes weren't around until 1968 or so...this is only manual boost.

You do know that the drum brake master cylinder is incompatible with disc brakes?

Yeah.. and I would hope the CSRP kit comes with a compatible MC! lol I wouldn't reuse my MC anyway.. its a fruit jar that failed last fall!

Starfury · « **Reply #37 on:** August, 04, 2011, 09:06:36 PM »

The swap1 kit does come with a m/c. I even asked him to include a factory-style combo block so I wouldn't have to try to plumb an adjustable one into the rear line.

My brake pedal is nice and firm and does not drop to the floor. It provides good feedback and doesn't require a crapton of effort. Yes, it requires more effort than a vacuum assisted car would, but the advantage is that they always require the same amount of effort to stop. Vacuum boosters vary pressure with vacuum (duh), which changes with engine speed, load, etc.