At 03:04 PM 7/17/2000, Andrew.Griffith@ReadRite.com wrote:
>I'm Back...
>Been off the list for about a year now and things are going to be slower
>here for about a month so lets get started.
>
>Update: I'm still working on the engine conversion of my '62 Sprite to the
>Toyota 18RG (2.0L, dual cams and dual DCOE carbs). I had to rebuild the
>engine because all the bearing were badly worn (but at least they were still
>smooth) and in the process I had everything balanced, upped the compression
>to 9.7:1, upgraded the carbs from 40mm to 44mm and added a TRD header. Best
>guess is it'll be in the neighborhood of 165 HP easy. The tranny is also
>Toyota and after I destroy the factory Sprite rear-end I'll be replacing it
>with a Mazda.
>
>I'm not sure if you've hashed these out lately, but here goes...
>
>Q#1. I've decided to attempt the big brake conversion on my Sprite, which
>I've already upgraded to the standard Spridget disk setup. I've heard that
>all I need to do is get a set of Spitfire rotors, MGB calipers and the
>hub-rotor offset spacer from Mini-Mania. But I've also heard that this
>conversion it's that straight forward to do because there are issues with
>the steering arm making contact with the spitfire rotor and the MGB caliper
>not being centered over the rotor.
>So, if what I've heard is true... how have you people handled these issues
>or any others for that matter? Are the only solutions to bend the arm and
>change the rotor offset?
>
>Q#2. As I mentioned, I did convert my front brakes from drums to disk but
>I'm still using the factory 7/8" bore master cylinder. I know that the
>smaller MC bore will require less foot for the same braking... But is it
>really noticeable?
>
>Q#3. If I decide go with the MGB calipers should I also use the 3/4" MC? Are
>the capacities different between the two types of calipers, Spridget & MGB?
>
>Off-the-wall idea... Did I mention I'm running a Toyota Automatic tranny? I
>hear you laughing! But seriously... Since I'm not obviously using my clutch
>MC... Would it be practical to use one cylinder for the front brakes and the
>other cylinder of the rear brakes? Other then linkage mods and new brake
>lines... would the calipers and wheel cylinders hold up to twice as much
>pressure per wheel? I figure it would only shorten my brake stroke and make
>my brakes more reliable/safer since they would no longer be a single line
>system. Has this been done before?
>
>Any and all opinions are always welcome and appreciated.
>
>Cheers,
>-Drew from San Jose
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