Re: Upgrade '82 Coupe front brakes

[ejfluhr@austin.ibm.com (Fluhr)]

I say:
> Here is the plan:  pull a set of calipers & carriers off an '85+ Coupe GT
> or 4000q, and purchase a set of '85+ FWD 4000 10.1" rotors (100mm bolt
> pattern).  Then, install this on my father's '82 Coupe in place of the
> stock 9.4" solid front disc brakes.

And Dave Conner queries:
>Does this swap require some adjustment to the brake proportioning (valve)
>setup?

Not sure.  It seems to me that you could leave it alone without problems.
I don't see how increasing the efficiency of the front brakes would cause
the rear to lock up more easily, since the rear brakes are not receiving
any more brake pressure than with the stock setup.  If anything, the rear
brakes may be underutilized.  



Later,
Eric
'85 Coupe GT
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