| Re: [GMCnet] disk brake upgrade [message #234888] |
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rallymaster
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Registered: February 2004
Location: North Plains, ORYGUN
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Try that on a 15% downgrade with a 15 mph speed limit and a 90 degree
turn at the bottom and see if you still feel that way.
RonC
On Thu, 02 Jan 2014 21:18:25 -0600 Bob de Kruyff <NEXT2POOL@AOL.COM>
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I'm not against any of the brake upgrades, but you sound like you
> have been infected with forum paranoia :) A stock brake system if it
> is set up correctly will let you travel safely anywhere in this
> country without even thinking about it. There' a natural tendency
> here for people to immediately look at alternatives if a stock
> system isn't performing. People here are innovative and love to
> dabble in ways to improve the coach. But that's not for everyone. I
> run stock brakes in the mountains here and have never experienced
> fade nor in-ability to stop. GM designed a safe and well performing
> coach in the 70's and if maintained and adjusted correctly, will
> perform well to current standards. The problem is that most people
> here bought old coaches and have never experienced one that is in or
> close to design intent. If you buy a frapped out coach, you get what
> you paid for. Given all that, there's nothing wrong with stopping
> quicker or accelerating faster--that's always the chalenge a
> nd fun part, but your wallet can suffer dramatically. If you follow
> car magazines or Autoweek on TV you will see that modern cars will
> stop from 60mph anywhere from about 125 ft down to 110 feet. Those
> that stop in 110 feet will say that anything else is
> dangerous--that's hype and great for enthusiasts but not practical
> for normal people.
> --
> Bob de Kruyff
> 78 Eleganza
> Chandler, AZ
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Ron & Linda Clark
1978 Eleganza II
North Plains, ORYGUN
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