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Anyone have a better than stock rear shoe for a '79 avalible? I can't seem to find anything. I have some green stuff pads comming and new rotos and drums, now I need better shoes.
 
the usual suspect's shoes are just fine, most of the braking is the front and with your engine.....
 
What if he is wanting to do handbrake turns? :wink:
 
Maybe Carbo-Tech or Velvatouch metallic type material? Not sure if anyone is doing Velvatouches anymore. Carbo-Techs seem to be available from someone in Florida again. Check some of the enthusiast magazines for ads. Last metallic types I had done many years ago (Like the late 70's) came from the Richmond, VA area and didn't stay attached too well to the shoes.:smile:

The ultimate is a disk conversion, but be prepared for a lot of dollars to convert.

HTH,
Mike Miller
 
Forget about handbreak turns in a spridget. The think is so quick you don't have time to even think about it much less do it.
 
VB has some "performance" rear shoes. At $80 a set they better sure be. I have decided to make my car stop a bit better.
 
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