Writing brake article would like your input

[Guest abh3usn]

I'm writing an article on the truth about brakes regarding MGBs for our news letter. It's been my experience that there's a lot of misinformation regarding what actually contributes to a well functioning, high performance street-driven brake system. I'm stressing regular maintenance, and discussing the merit of common upgrades like larger rotors/pads, synthetic fluid, drilled/slotted rotors and the $3,000 Willowood systems fairly common among modified cars. Obviously the later is the extreme. Tire selection will greatly affect brake performance as well, which I will touch on for those who've modified their MGs. What are your thoughts?

[keiser31]

The only thing I think about when I think British brakes is to use the correct fluid (like Castrol) for "live" rubber parts because regular DOT fluid will eat the "live rubber" parts.

[Friartuck]

It is admirable that you want to write up something and share it with others. More of us should do this. The subject of Brakes could be sensitive as this is a safety item. Remember that what you put it in print today will last for years & decades. Is this an area of specialty for you? Along the lines of liability, is your view the correct one? Will readers get it right or understand it correctly? My suggestion is 1) reference as many existing manuscripts and their instructions as possible, and 2) add disclaimers that readers should check with certified technicians or part manufacturers.