More brake boost?

SupraDupra · 11-23-2006, 06:58 AM

I was just crusing around and decided to try some heel/toe practice.I think I have the right stance for me ,but I wish the brakes were a little stiffer.Is there any way to increase the vaccume to the brake booster and get firmer brakes? I have giant feet so I can't truely heel/toe ,have to use the ball of my foot and roll onto the accelerator ,so too much pedal travel on the brakes is making an already akward move more akward.Also ,would anyone be know of any regular street shoes that are good for sensitve pedal controll? I realy don't want to buy special racing shoes

mrnickleye · 11-23-2006, 07:22 AM

Basically vacuum is 'maxed out' now. Besides, the booster 'assists' by making the pedal pressure less for you.

You would need a larger master cylinder to actually apply more pressure to the calipers.

As for shoes, try a pair of those black 'slip-ons' with the thin soles. Like Bruce Lee wore in those karate movies.

Murd · 11-23-2006, 10:45 AM

I've seen racing socks somewhere. Put on like a sock, wear it like a shoe...

Supra2NR · 11-23-2006, 03:03 PM

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I was just crusing around and decided to try some heel/toe practice.I think I have the right stance for me ,but I wish the brakes were a little stiffer.Is there any way to increase the vaccume to the brake booster and get firmer brakes? I have giant feet so I can't truely heel/toe ,have to use the ball of my foot and roll onto the accelerator ,so too much pedal travel on the brakes is making an already akward move more akward.Also ,would anyone be know of any regular street shoes that are good for sensitve pedal controll? I realy don't want to buy special racing shoes

i know what u mean, im 6 ft tall, and i got size 12 shoes
in order for me to get good shift
i have to slide my foot to the clutch
and do the heel when releasing it
sumtimes i drive jus with my socks
to get better feel for the pedal
but, i agree with mrnickley, if increase the brake boost
its not good cuz the brake pedal wont have any feel anymore
so its harder to know how much pressure to put in the brakes

, but have u try the old converse all-stars?
i thought i was crazy too, but
they have thin soles
and they are flat and flexible
it actually helps me out when im driving

sd88supra · 11-23-2006, 05:17 PM

i agree with using converse all-star "chucks." i do drive much better with them than with my work shoes.

Supra2NR · 11-23-2006, 08:46 PM

them old skool shoes does the magic
i got the hi-top ones
im gonna buy the lowcut ones for racing b4 the summer comes

the next xhoice would be the nike air force ones lowcuts
they work too
since theyre soft, flat soled, and thinner than regular shoes

jfunez · 11-23-2006, 10:33 PM

wow...it be funny if you came to a supra meet and realized everyone is wearing hi-tops converse all stars...lol...

Supra2NR · 11-23-2006, 11:04 PM

well, were all driving the same cars
why not wear the same shoes lol

SupraDupra · 11-24-2006, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by jfunez

wow...it be funny if you came to a supra meet and realized everyone is wearing hi-tops converse all stars...lol...

That would be pretty good ,I'm gunna start paying more attention the peoples shoes next year and see if I notice any

dcrusupra · 11-24-2006, 02:48 AM

These are the shoes I've been driving around in. They are really comfortable after breaking them in. And surprisingly I can feel the clutch pretty damn well with them. The are just kinda wide.

They are called Supra Double Es

11-23-2006, 06:58 AM	#1
SupraDupra 3" Exhaust Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cleveland OH Posts: 129	More brake boost? I was just crusing around and decided to try some heel/toe practice.I think I have the right stance for me ,but I wish the brakes were a little stiffer.Is there any way to increase the vaccume to the brake booster and get firmer brakes? I have giant feet so I can't truely heel/toe ,have to use the ball of my foot and roll onto the accelerator ,so too much pedal travel on the brakes is making an already akward move more akward.Also ,would anyone be know of any regular street shoes that are good for sensitve pedal controll? I realy don't want to buy special racing shoes __________________ 1988 Supra - N/A 5 speed 1974 'Cuda - 318 2001 Cherokee

11-23-2006, 07:22 AM	#2
mrnickleye 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mojave Desert, Calif. Posts: 1,705	Basically vacuum is 'maxed out' now. Besides, the booster 'assists' by making the pedal pressure less for you. You would need a larger master cylinder to actually apply more pressure to the calipers. As for shoes, try a pair of those black 'slip-ons' with the thin soles. Like Bruce Lee wore in those karate movies. __________________ Had a Red 1989 N/A. Automatic. Sports Pkg. w/wing. TEMS, and some nice MODS. Sold to a friend 10/08/08.

11-23-2006, 10:45 AM	#3
Murd 3" Exhaust Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Vancouver, WA. Posts: 233	I've seen racing socks somewhere. Put on like a sock, wear it like a shoe... __________________ 1989 N/A Targa 5spd. Metallic Grey, w/grey interior. No mods done.

11-23-2006, 05:17 PM	#5
sd88supra 3" Exhaust Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 190	converse all-stars i agree with using converse all-star "chucks." i do drive much better with them than with my work shoes.

11-23-2006, 08:46 PM	#6
Supra2NR 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Chi-Town Posts: 1,643	dem chucks man them old skool shoes does the magic i got the hi-top ones im gonna buy the lowcut ones for racing b4 the summer comes the next xhoice would be the nike air force ones lowcuts they work too since theyre soft, flat soled, and thinner than regular shoes __________________ http://www.myspace.com/supra_2nr Into Bikes now,, apparently the supra couldnt kill me, so my zx6 might lol

11-23-2006, 10:33 PM	#7
jfunez 12psi boost Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: georgia,usa Posts: 338	wow...it be funny if you came to a supra meet and realized everyone is wearing hi-tops converse all stars...lol... Attached Thumbnails

11-23-2006, 11:04 PM	#8
Supra2NR 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Chi-Town Posts: 1,643	well, were all driving the same cars why not wear the same shoes lol __________________ http://www.myspace.com/supra_2nr Into Bikes now,, apparently the supra couldnt kill me, so my zx6 might lol

11-24-2006, 02:48 AM	#10
dcrusupra 500whp yet? Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Plantation, Fl. Posts: 1,052	These are the shoes I've been driving around in. They are really comfortable after breaking them in. And surprisingly I can feel the clutch pretty damn well with them. The are just kinda wide. They are called Supra Double Es __________________ New Rebuild My CarDomain

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