redneckmba
Active Member
I'm a newer owner of a 1974 Valiant with 318 and factory power disc brakes. The power brakes require a lot more effort than I am used to. There is definately power assist - but pedal effort seems high compared to newer cars. Is this normal??
The previous owner had replaced the front pads and calipers. Also he replaced the rubber hoses all round.
I checked the idle vacuum right at the booster and got a steady 18"
The brake/front end shop I do business with does a fair number of classic cars. The technician noted that the amount of effort may be normal; newer cars are more "refined" and may need less effort. The technician was not convinced there was a problem. But he wasn't sure there wasn't a problem either. Separately, he found the rear drums were warpped and he replaced them.
Those of you with factory power disc brakes of the same vintage: Is is normal for your Mopar to have a higher pedal effort compared with more modern power disc brake cars that you have driven?
The previous owner had replaced the front pads and calipers. Also he replaced the rubber hoses all round.
I checked the idle vacuum right at the booster and got a steady 18"
The brake/front end shop I do business with does a fair number of classic cars. The technician noted that the amount of effort may be normal; newer cars are more "refined" and may need less effort. The technician was not convinced there was a problem. But he wasn't sure there wasn't a problem either. Separately, he found the rear drums were warpped and he replaced them.
Those of you with factory power disc brakes of the same vintage: Is is normal for your Mopar to have a higher pedal effort compared with more modern power disc brake cars that you have driven?