GT6boy Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Sorting the car after changing to Mineral fluid from Silicon and in readiness for forthcoming Trackdays and was surprised at how easily I could lock the front wheels now. Both wheels lock uniformly under enthusiastic braking- normal braking is un-affetced. Perhaps it is further proof that the Silicon fluid was 'in the autumn of its life' :B. I do have a Girling servo acting on all 4 wheels, but the car does not have the smaller rear wheel cylinders of the late mk3 GT6. So do tell boys- how easy is it for you other quality car owners(GT6) to lock your front wheels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotoflex Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 I don't think I've locked the rears without assist from the handbrake.Early Mk3 without optional brake servo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiggrr1 Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Mine are non servo and I can smoke the front tyres at will :) Of course without a servo it takes a firm push on the pedal.Although upon initial application they are pulling slightly to the left. Time to get a seal kit and overhaul my calipers ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Before doing that, have a look at the pads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiggrr1 Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Thanks Tim but I have already had a look and the right hand caliper is partialy siezed, leading to ealier pad applcation on the left and therefore the initial pull to that side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazaGt6 Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 i have had first hand experience of your locking brakes bruce coming into camp corner at castle combe! all in the name of fun i guess. ;) Im afraid the last time i locked my brakes i ended up in the back of a tractor....im not a fan of it really ;DregardsGarry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieB Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Not sure how this relates to a car with a servo but what size master cylinder do you have? 5/8" m/c with GT6 brakes gave locking brakes on my non servo Spitfire (3/4" m/c now fitted all ok) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackri Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 No Servo Bruce, but do have Princess calipers with an overbore master - locked up only once when I was still running on the 165 wires when some berk assumed that Spitfers (GTfires) are slow & pulled out on me. Now on MGF alloys & she pulls up stunt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackri Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Just off topic, but I notice there are a couple of Wiltshire folks on the thread - anyone off to Castle Combe next weekend for the classic action day?(putting you down as honorary Wiltshire Bruce) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT6boy Posted May 29, 2009 Author Share Posted May 29, 2009 Honoury Wiltshire- 8). I'm hoping to be there, though i've got a 5k road race in he morning, so likely to be an afternoon only special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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