DeTomaso Mailing List: February 1997, Message #169
     



From: Brian P Lerose <bpler@conncoll.edu>

Subject: Re: brakes

Date: Thu, 27 Feb 1997 00:35:00 +0000



Ok guys, I need some brake upgrade suggestions.



My Pantera is a 72' with 8 inch Campys in front and 10 inch Campys in

the rear.  Its got about 340 HP and is only street driven (for now).

The stock brakes usually feel spongy.  On a few occasions, I went to

brake and the pedal went to the floor! After pumping once or twice, my

brakes were back.  This is a terrifing feeling and I don't want it to

ever happen again.



I am trying to improve the braking on a very tight budget, around

$500.   If the stock system is in top notch condition, will it be

enough for my needs?  I am wondering if the stock system can be fixed.

If so, what needs to be replaced.  What about replacing the

mastercylinder and booster? Will this aleviate the problem.



I've heard a lot of different opinions and I need to know my options

in laymans terms.



Thanks,

Brian, CT