John;
A helpful but little-known fact regarding those small Mustang II rotors
(I don't know if the Pinto rotors are the same but they probably are) is
that they can be upgraded to larger diameter rotors very easily.
Since Mopar made some parts under contract for Ford, you'll find that
early '80s brake rotors from Dodge, Plymouth, & Chrysler intermediate-
size cars also fit on the Mustang II spindles perfectly; the same wheel
bearings even fit. The Mopar calipers are usually fitted, too.
Since the new rotors are about 11" dia, you'll need to fabricate an
adapter for the single- piston sliding calipers but it isn't a difficult
task. Why people build Cobra replicas and retain those little rotors is
beyond me when they can be changed so easily & inexpensively.
Regards, Neil Tucson, AZ
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-land-speed@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-land-speed@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of John Beckett
Sent: Monday, June 28, 2004 1:38 PM
To: Land Speed List
Subject: LSR Brakes - 3rd. try, part 3
"...Another thing, always use quality parts of adequate size to do the
job. I've
run the 9" Pinto discs and their OK.sort of.maybe on a light vehicle.but
not
really up to the task of stopping a 3,200lb. car from 200+ MPH. Don't
cut
corners trying to use junkyard stuff unless it fits the application
properly.
Brake rotors (or parts) made in Bangladesh (or any other such place)
aren't my
favorite either. Aftermarket brakes and parts are usually of superior
design
and quality for what we are doing..."
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