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 Brake upgrade - advice needed

 Created by: exiledbrit
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May 26, 2017 04:09PM nkerr  
May 26, 2017 03:31PM exiledbrit  
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 Posted: May 26, 2017 04:09PM
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unfortunately, fitting a servo will not reduce the stopping distance, it will only reduce your pedal effort

 Posted: May 26, 2017 03:31PM
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My mini is a 1960 series 1 850 which was fitted with an early MG1100 engine and various "period" upgrades. I am almost finished refreshing the engine with new cam, con rod and main bearings, new clutch etc. and have started to think about improving the brakes.

One of the period upgrades was the installation of Cooper 7" discs at the front and stopping power leaves a lot to be desired. At this time, I am not ready to spring a grand for a full upgrade to 7.5" discs but for now am thinking about better pads (if I can find them) and a servo unit.

Does anybody here have experience of doing this and does it make a lot of difference to stopping distance?

Many thanks
Steve

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