[FWDLK] Brakes- when to upgrade if U can lock em?

[LARSPAINTR@AOL.COM]

OK you motorheads (or moparheads!)
Suppose U have like a 55 or 56 Dodge V8 stick with non power brakes. Brakes
have been overhauled and work fine.  Tires decent. Pedal good. etc.  But it
just dont stop like a 'modern car' .
What to do?
If the brakes LOCK when U apply, and U can modulate em, maybe all one needs
is better rubber, that is new and wider for a good gripping footprint. ANd
better grip in the wet too when braking, due to squeege action of modern
tread????
What I M saying is,
there is no need to upgrade to power brakes or PDB system?
We are not talking road racing here, its street use but wanting to be as safe
as possible in summer when most of us use our wheels.  Note this is NOT a
later Chrysler or such that might have a disc brake option.....
Comments greatly appreciated.

Lars