I bought my '68 roadster about 3 months ago. My question existed then.
I'm coming from a 2012 Grand Sport with the 6 piston caliper brakes. When stopping my non-power brakes '68 I have to apply a lot of pressure. The pedal is close to the floor but not on it and hasn't gotten any worst. As I apply increased pressure the brake light in the speedometer comes on. As I come to a stop, it goes out or if I lighten the pressure on the pedal it also will go out.
I've had to shops inspect the brakes and both said the rears are new rotors, pads and calipers. The front brakes are not new but all within tollerance.
I use the trans to downshift and slow the car then apply the brakes which works ok. I'm concerned about:
1. The brake lite coming on and what that means.
2. Requirement for a panic stop situation
3. Does the cost for changing to a power brake booster inprove the brakes enough to justify the cost?
4. Is this all normal and just the level of braking efficiency that the non-power brake '68 corvette had.
5. Open to any suggestions and estimated cost of parts to make this stop like any car sold today. My minivan stops great.
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God Bless, rick
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