Kirban's rear brake shoes....good for street use???

[spoolinV6]

I got stock cylinders on the car and need some new shoes for the rear. I drive mostly street but every once in a while go up to the track. I've heard that the Kirban shoes have a tendency to lock up for street driving?? For the street use that i do, will the Kirban's work alright or should i just stick with the large/small shoe setup at autozone...

 

[BlackMetal]

Personally I think properly adjusted stock rear brakes are good enough for a street car. With a good brake system you will be able to hold boost at the track regardless of cheating with bigger shoes or upgraded wheel cylinders.

Holding a few extra PSI at the track isn't worth locking up the rears during a panic stop on the street.

On a pure track car I would mess with the rears without worry of executing panic stops.

 

[cpac]

stick with the small large shoes ,,,,i have lost control more than once in foul weather with big cyls and 2 large shoes ...i took off the large shoes and still have to be very careful in the rain.....

 

[not a v8]

same here, easy lockup ,wet or dry. wife loves it:

 

[Boost231]

on a street car keep the stock pads.