Sprinter Brakes for My Classic Import
Article by Karl Buxton
I love working on classic imports, and I always have a few projects going at once. If I don’t, I feel lazy and then I begin to get antsy. Since I retired, I’ve found that I need things to fill my time or I waste the whole day away watching re-runs of Married with Kids in my sweats. It’s much superior for me to channel my time towards something I love: restoring imports.
Right now, I am working on a couple classics and a newer model as well. My classics are a 1947 Studebaker, Champion Regal Deluxe and a 1954 Austin Healy BN1 100/4. My newer model is a recently bought 2001 Ferrari 360 Spider. It needed a bit of work, but I planned on making it my own individualized automobile after everything was stated and done. This beauty was too perfect to be cooped up in the garage.
One thing I always replace on my automobiles is the brakes. I’ve found that when you’re restoring classics or pre-owned cars, the brakes are often in rickety shape. Replacing the brakes is usually a pain-free task; it’s quick, relatively affordable and makes a world of a difference. I always use Sprinter brakes and sprinter brake kits when I’m restoring. They are specifically designed to optimize the performance of European cars, and come with a 100% guarantee. It’s a win-win.
Since I just recently bought my new Ferrari, I haven’t had the chance to assess the fixes that needed to be made. Sure, the automobile ran great and was in fine shape to the unclothed eye. But, for someone like me, who thrives on driving only the best, I like to begin from scratch. Who knows how the last maniac who owned the automobile took care of it? I’d rather not take my chances on something as perfect as a Ferrari 360 Spider, so I had each intention of adding a new set of Sprinter brakes. Heck, I might even check out Sprinter brake kits if need be. It’s like I always say, superior innocuous than sorry.
After an afternoon of adding Sprinter brakes to my new baby, I was healthy to spend some calibre time with the automobile to assess what else needed to be replaced. It looks like she was in pretty good shape; outside of using my trust Sprinter brake kits, all she needed was a new set of spark plugs and a transmission flush. Looks like I’ll be hitting the road sooner than I thought.
About the Author
Karl Buxton is a new retiree and has been filling his time restoring classic cars. He uses Sprinter brakes on all of his classic imports because they are simply the best.
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