REFLECTOR: Matco Brakes

[Al Gietzen]

Subject: RE: REFLECTOR: Matco Brakes

I had a chat with George Happ (nice guy).  He suggested for the standard
Velocity the earlier version (pre-2001) was OK with the 1 ½" pistons.  The
earlier versions were either 1 ¼" pistons and "correct" geometry, or 1 ½" in
which the force caused a bending of the caliper and uneven force of the pad
on the rotor.  I don't know yet which I have.  One interesting point was
that the 1 ½" has more holding power, but not any more energy absorption
capability. 

 

He felt the main issue with the 1 ¼" version was that the master cylinder
used was not a good match, so it takes very large pedal pressure to get
enough force on the pad.  Since the force goes as the square of the puck
diameter, the 1 ½" gives about a 30% increase in pad force for the same
pedal pressure.

 

Anybody running the early 1 ¼" version, and quite happy with them?

 

I didn't ask, but I assume the 323 compound is a different mounting
configuration.

 

Al

 

  Al, 

 

     I unerstand that the original matco Brakes from a few years ago were a
little light for the larger models,  Re: to Velocity Veiws Volume 12, pg 12.
I up graded mine to the newer 323 compond and used it once on my XL-RG and
felt it was still a little weak and hot, so I changed to Cleveland and am
very happy. I beleive the smaller lighter Velocity have no probem with the
Matco compond 323. since I only used my Matco's one just for my fist high
speed taxi them are in good shape and up for sale. Any offer's.

Brakes and wheels

 

  Fred Rice

fredrice @sunstonewinery.com 

 

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