Could you drill these rotors ( a skill which is above my head, but I think I've
heard of it being done) and not only add the cooling advantages, but maybe
making up a little for the wieght difference? I know it wouldn't be removing a
great deal of metal though.
Patton ((talking way over his head about things he basically knows nothing about
(no cracks!!!))
Larry and Sandi Miller wrote:
> Mike
>
> The MGB caliper is not much heavier than the Spridget caliper but the
> Spitfire rotor is. I don't have a scale so can't tell you exactly how much.
> Maybe a pound or two. I'm using a stock type stub axle but with a hardened
> steel axle welded in, as sold by Winner's Circle, Mini Mania, and others.
> The adapter does act as a spacer so the track is wider but off the top of my
> head I can't say how much. The first chance I get I will measure it and post
> a note to the list.
>
> Larry Miller
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mike Gigante <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
> To: Chris Kotting <ckotting@iwaynet.net>; spridgets@autox.team.net
> <spridgets@autox.team.net>
> Date: 25 February, 1998 12:23 AM
> Subject: Re: MGB/Spitfire Brakes
>
> >Since it needs a spacer, I assume that this makes the front track
> >wider than stock - correct? If so, how much wider?
> >
> >I also assume from the description that you use stock uprights and hubs.
> >
> >Any idea of the weight increase?
> >
> >The hot setup around here is to graft on the upright of a Mk1 Cortina and
> >use
> >its stub axle, rotor and caliper - fixes the weak stub axle problem at the
> >same
> >time... However, it adds probably 2" to the track and is heavier than
> stock.
> >The pro is much more rotor (swept area and thickness) and larger pads. You
> >can use MkII Cortina for a little more area.
> >
> >Mike
> >
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: Chris Kotting <ckotting@iwaynet.net>
> >To: 'spridgets@autox.team.net' <spridgets@autox.team.net>
> >Date: Wednesday, February 25, 1998 12:48 AM
> >Subject: RE: MGB/Spitfire Brakes
> >
> >
> >>Tom -
> >>
> >>If you have a Spridget with front disc brakes, the hot set-up is to
> convert
> >>to MGB rotors with Triumph Spitfire calipers. Basically puts a bigger
> >>swept area on the front brakes, for more effective braking and less fade.
> >> All it requires is a hub spacer (and of couse the rotors and calipers).
> >> Winner's Circle carries the pieces required (they call it the "Big Brake
> >>Conversion"). It's pretty much a bolt-on once you have the parts.
> >>
> >>IMHO, it's great for racing, but us "street racers" don't need it (though
> >>that's not keeping it off my "gee, I wanna do this" list).
> >>
> >>Later,
> >>
> >>Chris Kotting
> >>ckotting@iwaynet.net
> >>
> >>On Monday, February 23, 1998 8:41 PM, Tom Shirley
> >>[SMTP:tshirley@VoyagerOnline.net] wrote:
> >>> Larry and Sandi Miller wrote:
> >>>
> >>> > Question #3
> >>> > Anyone out there done the MGB/Spitfire brake conversion? Does anyone
> >>know
> >>> > if the Spitfire backing plate will work on the Sprite?
> >>>
> >>> I must have missed this. Can someone fill me in on this conversion? What
> >>> are the advantages, parts required, etc.?
> >>>
> >>> * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
> >>> * Tom Shirley *
> >>> * Sale Creek, TN (just north of Chattanooga) *
> >>> * 72 Datsun 510 #18 (the race car) 71 MG Midget *
> >>> * Visit the Nickel & Dime Racing website at *
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> >>
> >
> >
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