July 09, 2023, 01:30 PM
RPROGASTwo Piston Front Brake Calipers
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
July 09, 2023, 05:00 PM
SCDIV1A 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.....
July 09, 2023, 06:21 PM
SP 124XI'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.