Charlieandj Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 Hi there, Me being new to the westy gang thought i'd ask for some advice as i'm no mechanic! I've got a 92, 2.0 pinto with drums on the back and the brakes aren't servo assisted so could someone guide me in the right direction to help me stop a little better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby Mack Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 drums are plenty good enough to stop a westfield so I'd say you should sort out what you have before spending time/money upgrading. If you do a search then I think you will find similar comments have been posted before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildwesty Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 If you do a search then I think you will find similar comments have been posted before this morning tech talk. 114am Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu999 Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 Do you know what you presently have fitted as a benchmark? *If* the braking system is in good working order, the way to stop quicker is to press harder on the brake pedal. As you have noted yourself, there is no servo assistance - and it can take a bit of getting used to if you have only driven cars with assisted brakes. Brake upgrades can be done. But converting to rear discs to try and get better brakes for the same effort is likely to leave you disappointed. It is usually far better to concentrate effort at the front end (the end that does the majority of the braking). Depending on what you currently have fitted at the moment, investing in some *decent* brake pads can make a world of difference... HTH Stu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SADDLEWORTH Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 Drum setup lighter than disk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redcar Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 You would not want the backs better than the front. I recently fitted CAt 4 pots and mintex 1144 on the front and they are fantastic compared with the old M16 setup. (8" drums on back) however the old ones were about knackered (sticking pistons--lack of regular use i guess) and old glazed disc's. So wether a change of disc and new pads for you will do the trick i don't know since i changed everything at the same time. Now i need some better tyres to cope with the improved braking. I have adopted a sort of manual ABS (using brain and foot) otherwise just pushing the peddle hard will lock the fronts up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyetune Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 I have a VX engined narrow body with live axle and drums at the back and find the braking to be spot-on, OK you have to use more pedal pressure than your average euro-box, but the feel and stopping distance is superb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blatman Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 OK you have to use more pedal pressure than your average euro-box, but the feel and stopping distance is superb. Which of course has nothing to do with the drum brakes, and everything to do with euro-boxes having servo assisted brakes, which Westfields don't have... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyetune Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 No, you don't say!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blatman Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 I do. Why? 'Cos of the amount of prospective and new owners I have conversed with who express surprise that a car capable of pretty rapid acceleration and high speed, considering it's "home made" nature, doesn't have a servo. The "nor do most racing cars" analogy usually works. Well, it's better than sarcasm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyetune Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 I suppose so, just that the post above mine said all about the servo, just seems that as soon as I post something you try to shoot it down in flames, I know we are in the same trade, but why the competition, seems childish to me....... I am willing to be friends honestly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blatman Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 Read it differently, and consider the context of the entire thread, not just a set of single posts with no coherent train of thought. Don't see it as a disagreement 'cos it wasn't meant to be, see it as re-inforcing your point about servos to the topic starter who is a newbie and probably unfamiliar with the whys and wherefors of Westfield construction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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