brakes???

Discussion in 'Mech Tech' started by buttercup, May 4, 2013.

  1. I know camper brakes are supposed to be as useful as warm fudge, but does anyone know of anywhere I could get some uprated brakes so it takes me less than half a mile to go from 30 to zero?
    Ta!
     
  2. sANDYbAY

    sANDYbAY On benefits-won't sponsor!

    Camper brakes are easily up to the job. Yours might need a bit of tlc.
     
  3. Splittie brakes were awful as were Earlybays but IMHO anything with discs is fine, almost up to modern standards.
    I'd agree with sANDYbAY yours may need tlc.
     
  4. thanks ducks!
     
  5. Baysearcher

    Baysearcher [secret moderator]

    What they said. Well maintained an adjusted brakes are more than capable.
     
  6. Get 'em fixed. Nothing wrong with the brakes on a Bay.
     
  7. Poptop2

    Poptop2 Administrator

    New drums , new shoes , new cylinders , new pads and a good bleed should see you right , suprisingly reasonable price for peace of mind and relatively easy job -imo
     
  8. You forgot new pants...
     
  9. umteenth agreement...

    Even just a fluid change can make the world of difference... it is supposed to be changed every 2 to 3 years...
     
  10. thought mine were fine - changed fluid, bled em up and sorted a servo leak and wow - such an improvement! They must have been going down hill so gradually i never noticed.
     
  11. Poptop2

    Poptop2 Administrator


    oh - and pants :thumbsup:
     
  12. Keep them well adjusted (rear drums) and they are good, did ours Thursday evening and nearly flew through the windscreen on test drive. Am considering disks at the back for the future.
     
  13. Moons

    Moons Supporter

    Er.....why?
     
  14. So he can make it right through the screen! :)
     
  15. Servo?
    Mine is a full resto 79 panel van that was turned into a campervan by PO! Should there be a servo and if so whereabouts please! :)
     
  16. Thanks everyone, I think I'll get them looked at when I get a bit of bodywork done and seatbelts fitted. What a marvellous set of people you are!
     
  17. Poptop2

    Poptop2 Administrator

    in front of and connected to the brake servo on the front beam :thumbsup:

    Looks like this -

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  18. You are very kind I will investigate!
    Thank you :)
     
  19. Poptop2

    Poptop2 Administrator

    i meant front cross member sorry :)
     
  20. Will have a look tomorrow as my bus is down the paint shop!
     

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