Today, I finally finished the comprehensive brake job on the 63GT, and drove it about 60 miles. Only components not replaced were the three front metal lines, and I know they are in good condition. It was originally a DB equipped car, but a prior owner had converted the fronts to Turners'. Now, with all new drums, shoes, wheel cylinders, rotors, calipers, pads, hoses, dual MC conversion, and tall pedal, it is probably better than when new.
The Turner fronts, with "Green Stuff" pads by EBC work beautifully together. At $80, the pads are pricey, but worth it to me. The brakes come on quickly, but very controllable, with minimal pedal pressure. I have not tried a haul down from higher speed yet, but understand fading is minimal. I am told the downside is that the pads wear quickly, but that's OK, long as they improve braking, and they certainly do that. Now, I feel comfortable with the wife exercising the car now and then, when she takes a notion.
I highly recommend the Green Stuff pads, even over the Hawk HPS (high performance street) pads.
The Turner fronts, with "Green Stuff" pads by EBC work beautifully together. At $80, the pads are pricey, but worth it to me. The brakes come on quickly, but very controllable, with minimal pedal pressure. I have not tried a haul down from higher speed yet, but understand fading is minimal. I am told the downside is that the pads wear quickly, but that's OK, long as they improve braking, and they certainly do that. Now, I feel comfortable with the wife exercising the car now and then, when she takes a notion.
I highly recommend the Green Stuff pads, even over the Hawk HPS (high performance street) pads.
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