I'm new to this forum, so if I'm asking questions that have already been thoroughly covered, point me in the right direction, Thanks.
I recently purchased a Speedster in nice condition, but needing TLC. My first question is concerning the brakes:
The brake system was rebuilt maybe 10 years ago and the booster unit was replace w/in the last three years. I expected the power brakes to perform much better than they do! The brake pedal is very hard and it takes a great deal of muscle to slow the car down. In fact, I'm not sure I could lock up the wheels - if I tried. What could be causing the brake system to be so stiff. I have looked at the rubber hoses at each wheel and they do not show cracking or age.
Secondly, I plan to convert the electrical system to 12 volts. I know that there are many who will question why I want to do this. In short, believe I need to do this. While I plan to preserve the original appearance of the car, I want to install an alternator, AC, stereo system w/CD changer, security alarm and power door, locks, windows. So, is there a checklist or outline describing the steps involved? Or perhaps just a list of the items that would need to be changed? I've already noticed that the consensus of the group is that the starter would not need to be changed.
Sorry this is so long.
Thank you!
Jim
I recently purchased a Speedster in nice condition, but needing TLC. My first question is concerning the brakes:
The brake system was rebuilt maybe 10 years ago and the booster unit was replace w/in the last three years. I expected the power brakes to perform much better than they do! The brake pedal is very hard and it takes a great deal of muscle to slow the car down. In fact, I'm not sure I could lock up the wheels - if I tried. What could be causing the brake system to be so stiff. I have looked at the rubber hoses at each wheel and they do not show cracking or age.
Secondly, I plan to convert the electrical system to 12 volts. I know that there are many who will question why I want to do this. In short, believe I need to do this. While I plan to preserve the original appearance of the car, I want to install an alternator, AC, stereo system w/CD changer, security alarm and power door, locks, windows. So, is there a checklist or outline describing the steps involved? Or perhaps just a list of the items that would need to be changed? I've already noticed that the consensus of the group is that the starter would not need to be changed.
Sorry this is so long.
Thank you!
Jim
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