Chris:
I remember reading a car magazine (may have been grass roots
motorsports) where someone with a Tiger had written in asking about rear
disc brake upgrades.
Their response was interesting: they said that since the majority of
braking was done by the FRONT brakes, the best thing this owner could do
was to upgrade the braking material on the front pads, put upgraded
brake shoes on the rear and have fun.
I can't offer any personal experience--my Tiger came with rear discs, so
I have no basis of comparison, but if cost is your major motivator, the
above might be a good starting place, and then if money permits you
could consider upgrading to rear discs. You also haven't mentioned
whether you were wanting the rear discs for racing, autocrossing, or
street use--if it's street use, upgraded brake pads might suit you fine.
Regards
David Sosna
Chris Hill wrote:
> So, this guy also has a Fiat 128 convertible in his yard, one wheel off on the
> back. The caliper on that side looks good, the disc a bit rusty, but probably
> salvagable. What do I need in order to do the rear disc trick. Is it worth
> it relative to buying a Wilwood setup or doing one of the things Derek has
> written about? (budgetary constraints are a factor!). Thanks!
>
> Chris Hill
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