New brakes , still have poor braking power

[jacksonfdny]

My car has a 3/4 master cylinder as does my other 67.5

[bikermike]

While you are at it, confirm the diameter of the rear wheel cylinders too. They should be 3/4" in the '67.5 and later cars.

[jacksonfdny]

Thanks for the feedback i really appreciate it . I will replace my Nissan pads for something that will be better , if you guys have any suggestions
for me to get please let me know
Thanks again

[bikermike]

Search past posts for recommendations.

KFP pads have received positive reviews in blue and gold compounds.
http://www.311s.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.ph ... brake+pads

EBC greens might also be worth looking at.

[peter]

In EBC pads you can get yellowstuff pads for a 59 Jag XK150 that should be the correct pad.
Do your own research.

I did that as well, same problem, and now they are breaking great, and can block if necessary.

[fj20spl311]

Search past posts for recommendations.

KFP pads have received positive reviews in blue and gold compounds.
http://www.311s.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.ph ... brake+pads

EBC greens might also be worth looking at.

EBC Ultimax Pads: Ultimax pads are the ideal choice for daily drivers. Though built with a solid bite, they’re not as aggressive as other EBC pads.

EBC Green Stuff Pads: Green Stuff pads are EBC’s most popular sport pads, and they’re perfect when you want more spirited response from your brake pedal.

EBC Red Stuff Pads: A step up from the Green is EBC’s Red Stuff pads, which are formulated to handle rides with 200+ horsepower or hefty weight, like trucks and SUVs.

EBC Yellow Stuff Pads: Yellow Stuff pads are the right choice for high-speed rides that drive both street and strip.

I bumped my suggestion 1 level because our pedal is know to be hard.

[jacksonfdny]

Having trouble in finding these pads for the 311 on the internet

[S Allen]

Jackson,

Rock Auto carries front pads.

Front pads..
Rock Auto

Early 510 rear shoes should work. Rock Auto does not carry them.

S

[peter]

I use the yellow pad dp4120r type dunlop, but maybe the red one is more then good for your car, the yellow one have used for 1 or two times before the work perfect.
http://www.shopebcbrakes.com/
They are for
jaguar E type
aston martin DB4
lancia flavia
Rover P6

[bikermike]

EBC's catalog: https://ebcbrakes.com/Assets/ecatalogue ... .html#p=48
Online store: https://www.shopebcbrakes.com/
Also available at several other outlets.

As noted above, Yellow - DP4120R.
Green = DP2120
They don't appear to come in other compounds.

A good reference car for searches is a 1965 Jaguar XKE. The Roadster stock brakes are a Dunlop design licensed by Sumitomo.

For KFP, contact them by phone to place an order. Part number is KFP23 and then specify the compound. (330) 453-9757
https://m.facebook.com/KFP-Magnum-Pads-101944349841369/

[Bwana]

There are a lot of comments about being able to lock up the tires as a measure of braking power. Seems like this would depend heavily on the tire. Original stock tires will lock up fairly easily, my 205X60 on Minilite wheels don't have a chance. Correct?

[fj20spl311]

my 205X60 on Minilite wheels don't have a chance. Correct?

You should not lock the brakes, but I think you should be able to lock them.