Braking System

 

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The modern automobile drum brake was a major advancement when in invented in 1902 by Louis Renault.  In the mid 30's they progressed to being operated by hydraulic pressure as they have been operated since.  Pulling ahead to 2007, drum brakes and asbestos lined shoes just won't cut it. 


Both Torinos will be equipped with modern SVT Cobra PBR Calipers and 13" Brembo rotors.  These will be mated to stock SVT Cobra spindles and hubs.  Earlier on we had acquired several full sets of front disc brakes (see Parts Stashes), so those will be fully restored and sold as conversion kits on Ebay to fund the modern brake setup (see below).  If anyone is interested in these, please email us before they are gone.

 

 

In order to fit the DOHC motor, we have also decided to run an SVT Cobra Hydroboost system.  Should package nicely and give excellent performance.  Since all of this was designed as a package, seems only natural to use it as well.  An SSBC proportioning valve will be used to keep things in balance.  This system is in the early stages, so more to come.

 

The reasoning behind the rear brakes is the same as the fronts.  Out with the old (drum) and in with the new (disc).  Since the IRS already has disc brakes on it, this is an easy one.  Rear brakes have 11.65" rotors.

The cars will run Carbotech AX6 brake pads which are the perfect all purpose pad - you get what you pay for.  Excellent track performance for hard braking (with very little fade even under hard stops), but tame enough for the street.  If you ever try regular "street" pads on the track, you will know just how bad they are when you try and stop for the first time after getting the brakes hot.  Just have to get used to the excessive noise and brake dust that comes along with having excellent brakes.
 

Stainless steel lines from Goodridge will be used at all 4 corners.  This part is easy, as you can just buy off the shelf current Mustang brake hoses here.  Top this off with Russell Speed Bleeders, and the package is complete.

 

The parking brake will be the only interesting one here.  This will likely turn out to be a combination of several cars to get the overall lengths to work.  The front line will be a stock Torino one, so it will work with the foot pedal, and the rears will be from a 2004 Cobra.  The intermadiate will need to be a custom one.


Custom brake ducting will also be made up for the track for the front brakes.

 

Georgia Torino

Texas Torino

 

Coming Soon

 
Here is the starting point for this project.  Not very exciting here - two base drum brake assemblies... more to come soon.  Dirty right now, but not a whole lot of rust - this will make this a more pleasurable experience.

 

Here is the rear starting point.  Not very exciting here - two base drum brake assemblies and rusty parking brakes... more to come as we progress.

 

 

 
 

OEM Disc Brake Restoration

 

n the meantime, here is the process of restoring 3 sets of front disc brakes simultaneously.  Since these parts all had 35+ years of grease etc on them, there first step was to pressure wash them to get most of the sludge off them.  Then came the disassembly (after soaking all of the joints with penetrating oil for an hour or two - make sure you are in a patient mood for this step).  All of the old control arms, ball joints etc are not really good for anything with all of the rust and pitting on them. 

After that, all the parts are bead blasted to give a good rust free base for powdercoating.  Once all of the parts are done, they are cleaned thoroughly using lacquer thinner and left to dry.

  

Next step come the masking for powdercoating.  Any parts with a machined critical surface (spindle, bolts holes etc.) are masked off so they remain natural, otherwise the holes will need to be tapped out.  After this step, they are ready for powdercoating with Eastwood's HotCoat system.  Since the parts are made of cast iron, an epoxy "primer" powdercoat is used to seal and protect.  After this point they are ready for the final color coat.  Note the complex setup using a lawnmower handle as a hanger and a Wendy's box as a table top.  The final color used is cast iron which looks exactly like a cast iron part as expected.  After this, the parts are put in the oven for their final 25 minute heat/cure cycle.  As you can see the finish is excellent and is very durable on top of that.  The results looks just as good or better from any professional shop.  As soon as they cool down, they are ready to bolt onto the car - easy as that.


    
     

 

 

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