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| Author: | John M [ Sun Feb 22, 2015 7:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | brake options on a 76 clubman |
I'm in the process of putting back together my first mini restoration, a 76 clubman, I have upgraded the front brakes from drums to 7.5 discs. Due to this upgrade should I also fit a brake booster? While I'm working on the brakes are there any other recommended brake upgrades that I should be doing? I am currently sticking with the standard 998 engine (would like to upgrade to a 1275 when funds allow) and I plan to use the car as a daily driver. Thanks in advance. |
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| Author: | Scoop [ Sun Feb 22, 2015 7:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: brake options on a 76 clubman |
If you have put discs on then make sure you change the rear wheel cylinders over to the 5/8" ones. A booster is not required for disc brakes. It just aids the driver effort on the pedal. |
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| Author: | Irish Yobbo [ Sun Feb 22, 2015 6:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: brake options on a 76 clubman |
I have a '78 clubby with 7.5 inch discs and no booster. It all depends on what you're after. Put it together and go for a drive without the booster - if you think it's too firm, put a booster on. And as scoop says, change out the rear wheel cylinders, otherwise you can have the rear brakes locking up before the front. Not good. |
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| Author: | mini0998 [ Sun Feb 22, 2015 7:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: brake options on a 76 clubman |
It also depends on what type/brand of front brake pads you have fitted too. Using a softer compound pad usually gives a better pedal feel and requires less pedal effort. A better choice when you don't run a booster. |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Mon Feb 23, 2015 7:32 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: brake options on a 76 clubman |
I used to be in the `no booster needed' camp with 7.5" discs, and ran EBC Greenstuff pads. Then a year ago I put a booster on because I had a recond one on the shelf. What a difference! Sure, it stopped before, but in traffic particularly a booster is nice. It stops like a modern car. I drove Laingy's van last week (new 8.4" discs + pads, and no booster) and it felt like I'd need both feet in an emergency. If you have the tandem MC fitted and want to fit a booster, just boost the front circuit. Works fine. |
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