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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 11:16 PM
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Brake upgrades, cylinder and lines too

Is there a good upgrade for the brake booster and cylinder?

I noticed that there is one line, that Y's off in the back for the back two brakes. Is there a way to upgrade so that all lines are independent? And, is there any advantage?

Just figured while I have the car completely torn apart, it is something i could look into.
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Old Nov 6, 2012 | 09:20 AM
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For the booster, there are a few choices but for my car I chose to just upgrade the cylinder. I don't mind a slightly harder pedal. I went with a Wilwood master cylinder on stock booster and single proportioning valve to the rear.

The only advantage I see to a distribution block is in case of failure you still have brakes on opposite corners. You need to decide for yourself if you need that for your application.

I don't believe it's necessary in a track configuration. Only brake failures I've experienced have had nothing to do with the cylinder or proportioning valve...
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Old Nov 6, 2012 | 10:55 AM
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Thanks for the information!

I'm not too worried about failures.
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Old Nov 6, 2012 | 01:12 PM
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