Manual vs power brakes

[Spanky]

How many are running power brakes on their T-bucket?

 

[Neshkoro]

Manual. I think power brakes are overkill!

 

[Spanky]

Ii agree, Bill, but there are some situations where they seem to be the choice. I think Spirit Cars offers them as a choice on their cars.

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[bugsy23]

Manual breaks but disc in the front.. a little more reliable.

 

[RodStRace]

Manual disc/drum. Mine has the MC on the firewall, so power would just add to the visual clutter.

 

[409T]

We have power brakes in my wife's T-bucket with drums on the back and Wilwood 15 sliding calipers on the front, they are definitely overkill. My 409 T-bucket has the exact same wheels, tires, brakes and 200 lbs. more weight but with a regular master cylinder and I prefer that setup.

 

[Neshkoro]

I originally said “manual”. I was thinking about my bucket, its weight and how I drive it like a grandpa! I suppose f you have a high performance, high speed vehicle, you might want power brakes to help you control the car an d help you stop. Or if Spanky mentioned, road facing. Otherwise, I just don’t feel it’s necessary.