Is it true that the early '65 hipos (San Jose Conv.) had drum brakes? If so, when did the switch to front discs? What did the master cylinder look like for the early '65's as well. Thank you.
early '65 front brakes
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<font face='Comic Sans MS'>Its true that drum brakes were always the norm, even on Hipo cars unless the factory disc brake option or GT option was specified. My Hipo (March '65 build) still had its' front drums in place when I got the car. Those drums were also one of the first things I deep sixed during its restoration, in favor of the factory disc setup. </font id='Comic Sans MS'>
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My early Kar still has them, and still will after restoration.
RES TO RA TION = To put back the way it was originally, even if it means a horrible death when the brakes fail you. <img src=images/icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>
Lyle
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My late (June 65) car also still has front drum brakes and always will.
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My early Kar still has them, and still will after restoration.
RES TO RA TION = To put back the way it was originally, even if it means a horrible death when the brakes fail you. [Blocked Image: http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid157/p4f8ee1bd214d6f407a7e7df72a842ee9/f5253efc.jpg]
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when I got my Kar 30 yers ago, it had metallic drum racing brakes all the way around. it took 2 feet to stop the car when they were cold and it pulled, but they stopped good after being warmed up. I drove it like that till about 4 years ago when I went to normal brake linings. still drum, maybe disc some day. still have those metallic shoes in a box.
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