1. Pick the Right Compound
Racing compounds go on a race car, while street compounds go on a street car.
2. Look for Leaks
If anything is leaking in your braking system, fix it immediately. Make a visual inspection of all brake components and look for wet areas–you should find none.
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7. Hoses
I've seen too many "looks OK" rubber bits that...aren't. 5-10 years for brake hoses, and they go. Sooner for racing; steel braided for racing.
10. Brake torque
Excellent point....if they can do it repeatedly at speed. If not, better cooling. Read the HP book.
In reply to Carl Heideman :
Always, always, arc the shoes to fit the drums.
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