Livre en anglais de Bobby Kimbrough
Details how to select, install, and calibrate high-performance aftermarket brake systems specifically for your classic muscle car.
This book delivers detailed step-by-step instructions and photos so you can confidently install an aftermarket high-performance brake system, such as a kit from Wilwood, Baer, CCP, and others on a variety of muscle cars.
Pages : 144
Size : 8.5 X 11 (inches)
Format : Paperback / softback
Illustrations : 332 color photos
Publisher : CarTech
ISBN : 9781613252710
Livre en anglais de Bobby Kimbrough
Details how to select, install, and calibrate high-performance aftermarket brake systems specifically for your classic muscle car.
Other brake system books cover all cars and all applications, but this book is dedicated to muscle cars only! With this volume, you can follow detailed, thorough, step-by-step procedures to install systems on a variety of popular muscle cars from Ford, Chrysler, and General Motors.
As a result, you will have a car with brakes on par with the handling and horsepower of modified cars today.
Many 1960s and 1970s muscle cars still carry the outdated and rudimentary OEM drum or underpowered stock disc/drum brake systems.
These hinder handling agility and stopping performance, and they are a subpar safety system. Muscle cars are meant to be driven aggressively, and the brake system needs to match the performance of the drivetrain.
The fundamentals of system design, operation, and component function are clearly explained so you understand all principles, equipment, and available kits. With this knowledge, you can select the best brake system for your car and application. However, selecting the right equipment is just the first step.
This book delivers detailed step-by-step instructions and photos so you can confidently install an aftermarket high-performance brake system, such as a kit from Wilwood, Baer, CCP, and others on a variety of muscle cars.
Covered are aftermarket brake conversions for factory size 14- to 15-inch wheels as well as installs for 16- to 20-inch wheels. You are shown how to select individual components and install master cylinders, steel-braided brake lines, calipers, rotors, and proportioning valves. Whether you're driving a high-performance street, Pro Touring, autocross, drag racing, or road racing car, these brake system installs dramatically increase performance and safety.
Pages : 144
Size : 8.5 X 11 (inches)
Format : Paperback / softback
Illustrations : 332 color photos
Publisher : CarTech
ISBN : 9781613252710
Chapter 1: The Evolution of Muscle Cars and Brakes A Brief History of Muscle Cars Theory of Braking Systems Stability, Steering, and Stopping Distance Engineering Details of Braking Performance Force Conversions How Upgrades Affect Vehicle Performance Modern Braking Performance Versus High Performance Chapter 2: Components and Their Functions Brake Pedal and Assembly Brake Fluid and Hydraulics Master Cylinder Power Assist Brake Lines Brake Valves Residual Valves Types of Automotive Hydraulic Brakes Drum Brakes Disc Brakes Brake Lining Materials Parking Brake Brake Light Switches Chapter 3: General Brake Upgrade Overview OEM Conversions Aftermarket Conversions Wheel Fit and Tires Caliper Types Brake Rotor Choices Application Selection Power or Manual Brakes Creating Braking Force with Calipers and Master Cylinders Research The Final Selection Chapter 4: GM Brake Conversion: Budget-Friendly Upgrade Beat the Drums Discs Rotors Calipers Brake Pads Rear Disc Upgrades Rear Brake Install Front Brake Install Chapter 5: Ford Disc Brake Conversion: Street/Strip Upgrade Vehicle Interchanges/Crossovers Grenada Front Brake Swap on Mustang Ford Disc Brake Calipers OEM-Style Front Rotors OEM Master Cylinders, Power Units, Proportioning Valves Aftermarket Conversions High-Performance 1968 Ford Torino Big Brake Upgrade Rear Axle Brake Kit Chapter 6: Mopar Brake Conversion: Pro Touring Upgrade Chrysler’s Muscle Car Brake Systems The Baer Brakes Upgrade The Rear Brake System Don’t Forget the Master Cylinder Chapter 7: Picking a System and Getting It Done Deciding on Your Brake System Research Options Developing and Executing a Build Strategy Routine After-Assembly Test Breaking in the Brake Pads and Rotors Post Bedding-In Inspection The Last Word
