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Don, did you up-grade to front disc brakes on your '57 for safety?
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I drag raced my '57 back in 1957-59....let it slow down as much as possible before using the brakes at the end of the 1/4 mile...When I did hit the brakes and got it down to about 40 MPH the brakes were so hot I had to down shift to second gear and barely made the turn around.
If any cars needed better (disc) brakes it was the 1957-58 Chevrolets with 14" wheels.The '59's were vastly improved with wider drums and vents in the wheels and wheel covers to allow air passage.
Gene Schneider
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Hey Gator. I have been thinking about putting mechanical brakes on the 57, Like I have on the 32. They work great with no problems. If you are Interested, Email me and I will give you the Instructions on how to go about It. 
DON BOLTZ FROM THE EVERGREEN STATE
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Backyard Mechanic
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I had new 57 two ten hardtop With power pack and three speed stick and you are right it was easy to outrun the brakes.A panic stop from 60 or 70 mph. was a real thrill ride.And that spedo. hand would make a complete circle and almost get back to zero before it quit moving,all that on those bias ply tries [I think they were two ply] They only lasted about four thousand miles and then I put Goodrich Lifesavers on.They were on when I sold it.The new owner installed two fours and a cam plus a new four speed .His daddy was a banker and the kid spent it like it was free.I don't know how he stopped it with that power,It had to be scary.
woody
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