Anyone every convert to manual brakes?

I have a project car and basically will be replacing the whole system. I was looking at a manual brake setup. Is it comfortable for street and even some road track driving?

Older car doesn’t have abs, just looking at some options.

Yes I know I need a master/caliper/proportioning valve al configured to be compatible.

  • Techno__Violet@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I converted a 2nd gen Camaro to manual brakes. I used a master for a dodge dynasty. I have a pretty hot cam and I don’t make enough vacuum to run the vacuum booster. I changed the pedal ratio too.

    I like way they feel, it’s very consistent, whereas the vacuum assist always felt mushy and vague. It’s significantly more effort to stop, especially to lock up the brakes. I overall like it.

    • SimpleImpX@alien.topBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      If you have power steering, going to hydroboost brakes is another option.

      There is also the option of electromechanical brake booster (e.g. BOSCH iBooster, VW? eBKV, etc) as used on most EVs and many conversions. Another option is the less elegant hack job of using electric vacuum pump often seen on EV conversions that want to keep the original vacuum booster setup. Both solutions typically run on the low voltage system (~9-18V) and can be used in non-EV applications as well.

    • Mooaaark@alien.topBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      Ewwwww I hate hydroboost brakes. Mostly just because if you try and steer with your foot hard on the brakes the power steering starts to cut out a little (if they’re on the same system, which usually they are)