BRAKES
When restoring a car I always like to start with renewing, and if possible, upgrading the brakes.
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FRONT BRAKES
The calipers were rebuilt and installed with new hardware.
The rotors were cleaned and painted with high temperature paint to minimize corrosion and for appearance.
New Porterfield carbon metallic pads were installed.
Stainless braided brake hoses were installed after this photo was taken.
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To upgrade brake performance, modern sliding pin type calipers from Vicks Autosport were subsequently installed at the front.
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FRONT BRAKES
The new brakes have larger vented rotors compared with the originals.
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REAR BRAKES
The calipers were rebuilt and installed with new hardware.
The rotors were cleaned and painted with high temperature paint to minimize corrosion and for appearance.
New Porterfield carbon metallic pads were installed.
Stainless braided brake hoses were installed after this photo was taken.
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PEDALS AND MASTER CYLINDERS
The pedal assembly was removed, cleaned and painted.
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New brake and clutch master cylinders were installed.
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In the process of renewing the brake system a custom line was temporarily installed to bypass the non-working front brake booster.
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Later a new front brake booster was installed.
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The brake and clutch reservoirs were cleaned before installation.
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New connecting hoses were installed for each reservoir.
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THROTTLE PEDAL
While restoring the pedal assembly the throttle pedal was rebuilt with new pivot bushings.
After all of this work, I decided to take a break........
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After the break, new pedal pads were installed on the completed assembly.
A scuff plate was added next to the throttle pedal to protect the upholstery
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