Re: [doc] DMUK brakes,/ springs

[Martin Gutkowski <webmaster@xxxx>]

Hi Chris

Before passing judgement on the new brake hoses, and the difference a 
set of rebuilt calipers makes, have a go. I always thought my car 
stopped well, but compared to PSO, they're pretty poor. Locking up the 
back wheels with the handbrake doesn't say much for the tyres.... <grin>

A long time ago, I too drove SIJ 1083 (see pic below) and it was on par 
with PSO at that time.

http://www.delorean.co.uk/pictures/dcp01208.jpg

Martin

Chris Parnham wrote:

> I'm glad you are happy with your DMUK work Stephen, Are you on commission?
> Seriously though, its certainly sounds as though your brakes needed
> attention.
>
> Out of all the DeLorean's I have owned, if everything is set up and working
> properly I have always found them to be quite adequate for normal driving. I
> remember particularly driving , what is now Darren Cunningham car. The
> brakes were absolutely spot on, Quick stopping in straight line, even the
> hand brake would lock up both back wheels at speed. I think it's often down
> the little mileage many of these cars do, things start to sick, rust up etc
> and hey presto the brakes gradually get worse.