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Re: Other post on Re: First impressions- now brakes..

To: "Robert E. Shlafer" <PilotRob@webtv.net>, Daniel1312@aol.com
Subject: Re: Other post on Re: First impressions- now brakes..
Date: Sun, 12 Oct 2003 14:14:13 -0700 (PDT)
Cc: antony@antgel.co.uk, spridgets@autox.team.net
--- "Robert E. Shlafer" <PilotRob@webtv.net> wrote:
> 
> The factory thought the stock brake system for the
> 1275 Spridget was completely satisfactory to use the
same system on a 1500.>

  Just a point of accuracy here.  The 1500 does have a
different I/D rear wheel cylinder.  I forget if it's
larger or smaller.


   I've been vintage racing my 65 Midget for 14 years
now and have the dual braking system as used on the
later models because I feel it is much safer and
besides it required by most racing organizations.  The
only upgrade I've done is the stainless flex lines and
Hawk pads.  Stock rotors, calipers, drums, master and
slave units, and even stock rear linings with DOT 4
fluid.  Ask anybody who has raced with me and they
will tell you I drive, shall we say rather
aggressively, and find this system more then adequate.
 If my system is good enough to hold up for 3 hours of
continous torture at Sebring then a properly
maintained stock system is more then enough for every
day street use...  YMMV

Bob

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