[W126 Coupe] Sam's Brake Upgrade

[samsisic at comcast.net]

Josh,
As far as balancing the braking front to rear, I have had no issues with currently running on stock rear brakes and the upgraded front ones. No lock up on even the hardest braking. I beleive the ABS componsates a lot for this too. 
The four piston Wilwood calipers are also designed for this front to rear diference by smaller pistons in the rear calipers than the front. This is all based on the vehicle weight and front to rear weight distribution, etc... They claim that NO Proportioning Valve is required although they did include one with the kit just in case, which I have not needed so far.
I'll inform further when I complete the rear install.
Sam



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> Date: Sat, 07 Jun 2008 00:21:23 -0700 

> From: Josh Allen 

> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Sam's Brake Upgrade 

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> Pretty brake upgrade. Any modification to re balance the braking force 

> applied? (front/rear balance?) 

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> -Josh 

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