Brake Tech 101 - How to: Manual Brakes

Lets talk about brakes, starting at the source. How to properly set up Manual Brakes.
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[@diegofianza3525]

I did learn something from this master class on manual brakes. Thanks!!

[@67Redlines]

This is one of the best, clear explanation and break down of the "Manual" Brakes. I will continue to watch your other Videos. My Pedal ratio went to the floor after installing new Brakes and Master Cylinder and Bleeding till my foot was sore. Found out from your Videos it could be the Brake Pedal, Push rod may be to short, not reaching and engaging the Master Cylinder plunger. Bought a Universal Pushrod (Adjust longer). Did the trick. Thank you.

[@1Coolbanana]

Man, thats the best and most sensible video Ive seen on the subject. I have a 70 Torino with stock disc front and stock Ford disc rear. I want to go to manual brakes, I have a 6:1 pedal ratio (used to be a bellcrank setup) Would I be on the right path using a Wilwood 15/16" and Wilwood prop valve to give me good safe brakes? Thanks and love your work 👍👍

[@rmjmotoring]

Yes

[@iancook7315]

hey good video... however where are the follow up videos mentioned? I feel like I only got half of what I need. I was hoping to learn more on how caliper size comes into play

[@rmjmotoring]

@@iancook7315 busy with work assignments... but will be working o. A few more when summer is over

[@iancook7315]

@@rmjmotoring Thanks, Ill keep my eyes out ... this was a. good video,

[@raghnor2614]

Phenomenal information, thank you

[@mikekaegebein7585]

Very informative video. I have 67 camaro pro touring build I've done myself. With a 15/16 wilwood mc, stock camaro pedal utilizing the top pedal hole and 6 piston front and 4 piston rears with wilwood proportion valve. My pedal is firm, and i feel like i really need to apply pressure to get ok stopping force. Any insight on what might be needed for better brake performance?

[@stevemullin7472]

Terrific info. Given that the manual can reach the pressures as the vac assist booster, why wouldnt I choose a simpler manual setup?

[@rmjmotoring]

Sometimes, depending on the build, it may not allow the room to run the proper pedal ratio. Or personal preference, if vacuum and booster size are correct, some may like the feel of a modern boosted system for a street car. The key is making the correct pressure without have to make too much effore

[@MrDavidfig]

I put a bear 2 piston clasic kit with there 15/16 master cylinder and one piston disc in back and I got the gm brake pedal with 2 holes on for manual brakes 6to 1 ratio and my don't stop at all talked to willwood they say put the 4 piston in front and that should fix it I want manual brakes

[@rmjmotoring]

6:1 pedal ratio with a 15/16 bore master cylinder, using 100 pounds of leg force on the pedal should output about 800-900 psi. Which should be good

[@MrDavidfig]

So u think I would better off with the willwood kit 4 pistons

[@rmjmotoring]

@@MrDavidfig the Wilwood would be more efficient, but I suggest confirming the pressure at the caliper first

[@MrDavidfig]

I did that last weak almost a 950 in front and 800 in back

[@rmjmotoring]

@MrDavidfig pressures are where they need to be. Even on oem brakes it should stop. Unless there is an issue with the baer components

[@mrbonafied78]

I know this video is older but I have a 66 mustang. I’m upgrading to 6 piston brembo front calipers 15 inch rotors. The rear is single piston calipers with 14 inch rotors. I’m torn between using a 7/8 bore master cylinder or 15/16? The pedal ratio is 6:1. I’m manual brakes by the way. Any info would be helpful

[@rmjmotoring]

Do you know the front and rear Piston outer diameters?

[@mrbonafied78]

@@rmjmotoring the front 6 pistons are 36mm and the rears are single 43mm pistons. The front brakes are from a s550 mustang and the rears are from s197. Does that help? This subject is a little confusing to me.

[@mrbonafied78]

@@rmjmotoringanything??

[@rmjmotoring]

@mrbonafied78 sorry been busy. Are all 6 pistons the same diameter at 36mm?

[@mrbonafied78]

@@rmjmotoring yes