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wrightway 06-25-2009 08:42 AM

pro/sportman brake red light green light
 
Has anyone went from a sportsman brake to a pro or pro/sport
What kind of difference did you see in reaction times?
I’m running in no box bottom bulb class with a hipster pro brake in a glide running low 10’s
When I see the first yellow I put it against the brake/two step then drop my eyes to the bottom yellow so that I don’t anticipate
I cannot leave at first sight of bottom or I will be red
Thinking about trying a sportsman brake to see if it helps
Lights so far this year
.0147
.0209
.050
.0401
.0025
.0213
.0042
-.0013
-.0345
.0032
-.0126
.0115
.0107

hammertime 06-25-2009 09:15 AM

Re: pro/sportman brake red light green light
 

Originally Posted by wrightway
Has anyone went from a sportsman brake to a pro or pro/sport
What kind of difference did you see in reaction times?
I’m running in no box bottom bulb class with a hipster pro brake in a glide running low 10’s
When I see the first yellow I put it against the brake/two step then drop my eyes to the bottom yellow so that I don’t anticipate
I cannot leave at first sight of bottom or I will be red
Thinking about trying a sportsman brake to see if it helps
Lights so far this year
.0147
.0209
.050
.0401
.0025
.0213
.0042
-.0013
-.0345
.0032
-.0126
.0115
.0107

A normal brake should slow down the leave some but will not tighten up the reactions, maybe something else is going on, plunger hanging up a bit bad solenoid ?

johnracer 06-25-2009 11:26 AM

If you have to sit on the bottom bulb to avoid going red, that's why your lights are erratic. That's a really tough thing to do consistently. A sportsman brake will help slow them down some but an additional hole is usually drilled in the rear of the case for a pro brake. I'm not sure if you'll have to plug it......other things you can try if you haven't already:
stage REALLY shallow
lower launch rpm
taller front tire
Does your car yank the front up out of the beams? If so, then maybe higher slick pressure or some suspension adjustments would help.......

hammertime 06-25-2009 12:24 PM

What added hole in the back of the case is drilled for a pro brake ?

suicidebomb 06-25-2009 01:11 PM

Dave,I think he's talking about a double dump pro brake, they drill an extra hole to dump pressure off the reverse clutches. Not sure all pro brakes are double dump.

hammertime 06-25-2009 01:28 PM


Originally Posted by suicidebomb
Dave,I think he's talking about a double dump pro brake, they drill an extra hole to dump pressure off the reverse clutches. Not sure all pro brakes are double dump.

I hadnt used or seen one like that, thanks for the answer because it was a new one to me.

Typically a normal pro brake isnt that way, I know the hipster isnt, I also know the hipster is a aggressive brake.

onedragracer 06-25-2009 01:29 PM

You might try one of the slow releasing transbrake switches from Biondo.
That might help you.

shawnp 06-25-2009 04:04 PM

A pro brake is faster than a standard brake. Like mentioned, if you are already having red issues you need to adjust front tire psi, size or look at an adjustable button.

johnracer 06-25-2009 04:38 PM


Originally Posted by hammertime

Originally Posted by suicidebomb
Dave,I think he's talking about a double dump pro brake, they drill an extra hole to dump pressure off the reverse clutches. Not sure all pro brakes are double dump.

I hadnt used or seen one like that, thanks for the answer because it was a new one to me.

Typically a normal pro brake isnt that way, I know the hipster isnt, I also know the hipster is a aggressive brake.

I thought all pro brakes were that way. I've installed TCI, ATI, and others and they were all double dump. I guess I just haven't dealt with any that weren't...........learned somethin' new!

wrightway 06-25-2009 07:22 PM


Originally Posted by johnracer
If you have to sit on the bottom bulb to avoid going red, that's why your lights are erratic. That's a really tough thing to do consistently.

Man that a understatement but think you feel my pain :wink:


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