Tom Haydens rear brakes

[Bill B]

I just got back from testing my new back brakes. The difference is very noticeable. The car stops with less effort and a more positive feel. A very worthy upgrade in my opinion.
P.S. Tom I will send back the calipers this weekend.
Thanks.

 

[Ron]

Two questions:

Did you use the 38's or 40's?

Did you modify the proportioning valve?

Thanks!

 

[Bill B]

40's with no modification. I just got back from some high speed stops 100 to 25-30 and all I can say is they work great!
Thanks again Tom.

 

[ViperRay]

You might try eliminating the proportioning valve...I did and feel the additional rear braking was even better I also have the 40 mm rear calipers from Tom).

No rear wheel lockup before fronts and I track the car.

 

[Steve 00RT/10]

I agree with all the positive comments about this brake upgrade. I installed the 40mm calipers around mid September. There is noticeable difference in stopping power. Much more pedal before front lock up. I was hoping to get to a track before snow, but that's not going to happen. My prop valve is still in, but I plan on experimenting with this next year. I am as pleased with this as any of the other things I've done....which includes headers,exhaust,flywheel,gears,VEC1, and a few more. It's nice to make the sound good and go a little faster, but it's just as important to stop it quicker with a little more pedal control.

Steve

 

[GR8_ASP]

Oh-oh Steve. Does this mean your going to get quicker in autocross and Gingerman???

 

[Steve 00RT/10]

Hi Ron,

That's the plan. Time will tell. Seems to me you were holding me up last year at Gingerman ......or was there someone in front of you holding you up? ;-)

Looks like we might get a little tour in this Saturday. Could be the last. We've had snow already with more coming.

Steve

 

[AG98RT10]

These rear brakes rock for our non-ABS Gen IIs!

I run mine with stock proportioning valve, may try removing it next season...

 

[Russ M]

We need to organize some sort of test for this break upgrade. Have not purchased a set yet, but it sounds like it works great.

some 60-0, and 100-0 distance would be great.

 

[Bill B]

Russ, I was going to do that but ran short of time. The best I can say is that the brakes start to lock up at the same time (front/rear)which makes braking much smoother.