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ICouldaBeenAV8
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MAY 31, 03:01 AM
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USFiero
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MAY 31, 01:40 PM
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Is this too far out... if you are doing the Corvette brake conversion, with the Corvette Master Cylinder, would a Corvette booster be the way to go? (providing it fits?) The Hot Rodding magazines list several companies that specialize in brake components.
BTW, I can lock up the brakes on my Duke-equipped SE at pretty much any speed I choose. I mean, I just stop if it's less than 20 MPH, but I can lock them at 30 MPH. Granted, I've got all new components except for the hard brake lines themselves, and I'm using stainless braided hose but that's it.
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avengador1
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MAY 31, 03:02 PM
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I don't think Phil will be answering questions for a while. He left to go on the Hot Rod power tour and won't be back for a couple of weeks.
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fiero-iwan
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JUN 19, 03:57 AM
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any thing new to report? free bump, anyway for an interesting read!
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RotrexFiero
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JUN 21, 03:06 PM
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So there have been no reported problems with this upgrade?
Since getting a new car, and just recently driving my Fiero I am alerted to how poor the brakes are performing. I have turbocharged engine and can get moving but just dont feel safe about stopping. In retrospect the Fiero brakes have always been poor. This looks like it could help.
Again any problems?
I priced a new 96 S10 brake booster to be around $90. Should take no less than a morning to install.
A words of caution or advice?
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Phil
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JUN 21, 03:36 PM
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Advise - measure 5 times and cut once.
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triker
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JUN 21, 03:36 PM
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When I built my Fiero trike, I put a little (1" ?) VW master cylinder in it. With no power assist, and back brakes only, braking was barely adequate. I tried a larger master cylinder ( I don't remember the size, but larger) and I couldn't stop at all. I put the VW master back in and the Bereta upgrade. Perfect, can lock them up if needed. The only time you want to go to a larger master is if the volume is needed for larger volume calipers. As for the thread, I love it. I'll be making this mod to my 87 GT. I'm giving Phil a +. [This message has been edited by triker (edited 06-21-2006).]
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Phil
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JUN 21, 03:41 PM
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I didn't change the Master Cylinder it's the brake BOOSTER that I changed.
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triker
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JUN 21, 04:05 PM
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I know that, I guess I didn't make it clear that I was refering to some of the other posts about master cylinder size. I'll be looking for a Blazer vacuum booster for my "other" Fiero.
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NewGT
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JUN 23, 04:03 PM
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Phil,
I am very interested in this modification. I have the Grand AM/Blazer front brake mod on my 86 Fiero and cannot exert enough force to lock up the brakes. Can you give us a measurement on the length of the rod and the source/size/thread pitch for the threaded coupler you used. Also, did you need to use a die to form threads on the rod or are the threads already there? Finally, how do you get the bolts into the booster to attach the bracket from the fiero booster?
Thanks,
Mike[This message has been edited by NewGT (edited 06-23-2006).]
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