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I have a '27 "T" Roadster with Anglia spindles that use single piston Wilwood front brakes. I would like to change to a two piston caliper but keep the rotors.

I just need to improve the stopping capability and am looking for feedback from folks using two piston calipers. What brand are you using, and how were the results?

Thanks:

Bob
 
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A light car with small front tires is not a good match for doing that IMHO

The rear brakes are where you want more stopping power....

Improve your brakes at the back or add a second system with a hand brake.....allows you to use it when you want to and not all the time...

I had dual brakes in my dragster with the separate hand brake and used them both

Yes I know it's a lot more to add that option but well worth it....

OR add a second set of rear calipers run off your existing foot pedal...

You might need to change the master cylinder but that's an easier option overall.....
 
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I'd also recommend dual rear calipers vs more front stopping power. I put them in for safety when my kids started driving my dragster. It stops extremely well alternating foot to hand brake and using it becomes natural if there is ever a brake failure.

Before doing all of that id get a brake pressure gauge and check the pressure at the calipers. Pretty sure Mark Williams had a good write up on brake pressure.


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