Everyone with disc brakes in front and on a production vehicle has the
problem Jack.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jack W. Drews" <vinttr4@geneseo.net>
To: "Rocky Entriken" <rocky@tri.net>; <FOT@autox.team.net>; "MARK J
WEATHERS" <markjwea@email.msn.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2003 2:33 PM
Subject: Re: Fix for TR brakes
> This approach will work for Spitfires too, but the dimensions would need
to
> be worked out. We'd need to get a Spitfire spindle and hub assembly for
> measurements. I wonder how many other Spitfire owners are having this
problem.
>
> At 01:55 PM 9/4/03 -0500, Rocky Entriken wrote:
> >Hey, I'm having the same phenomenon on my Mk. I Spitfire. Will the kit
work
> >for me too?
> >
> >--Rocky Entriken
> >
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: "Jack W. Drews" <vinttr4@geneseo.net>
> >To: <FOT@autox.team.net>
> >Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2003 9:32 AM
> >Subject: Fix for TR brakes
> >
> >
> > > My recent FOT survey indicated that nearly everyone who races or
> > > autocrosses a TR2 - 6 experiences the "dropping brake pedal" problem.
Most
> > > of us pump up the pedal on every straightaway to make sure where the
pedal
> > > will be for the next corner. My research reveals that the problem is
> >caused
> > > by deflection (bending) of the front stub axle, which causes the rotor
to
> > > knock back the pads and pistons. Even with flat rotors and properly
> > > adjusted bearings, the problem can still be severe.
> > >
> > > Mark Weathers (fellow FOT, more later) and I have developed a kit to
> > > correct this problem. The kit consists of a set of spacers and shims
that
> > > go between the hub bearings to stiffen the whole axle / hub assembly.
We
> > > have tested prototypes on two cars in competition and find that the
kit
> > > eliminates 80 - 90% of the problem and completely transforms the
braking
> > > experience.
> > >
> > > Mark is gearing up to make these kits and is making them available to
FOT
> > > listers at a really low introductory price. The initial run will be
> > > available by the end of September. If you are interested, please
contact
> > > Mark immediately so he can set a run quantity.
> > >
> > > This kit may be purchased from:
> > >
> > > Mark@excalpm.com or Mark Weathers at 623-878-6800
> > >
> > > Introductory price, to FOT members only, is $40 / set,
> > > plus $5.00 shipping cost to anywhere in the USA via UPS ground (faster
> > > delivery upon request)
> > > Payment - cash or check within 10 days of shipment (Mark is a trusting
> >soul)
> > >
> > > Warranty: Return for full refund if not satisfied
> > >
> > > PLEASE SPECIFY WHETHER YOU HAVE SOUTHWICK OR STOCK HUBS
> > >
> > > We know that the FOT list is not intended to be used for commercial
> > > purposes, but we feel that for such an important safety advance, the
list
> > > will not object to this announcement or the fact that the price does
> > > include a small profit for the manufacturer.
> > >
> > > Further introduction of Mark: FOT member Mark Weathers and his
partner
> > > Rick Harris own Excaliber Precision, a supplier of machined parts to
the
> > > aerospace industry. Their website is
> > >
> > > www.excalm.com.
> > >
> > > Mark has owned a TR6 since high school and being a racer and incurable
> > > tinkerer feels morally obligated to use the CNC capabilities of his
shop
> >to
> > > make Triumph parts! Future possible TR3 - 6 projects include stiffer
front
> > > stub axles,aluminum timing cover with cam access panel, adjustable
camber
> > > plates for TR4A-6 rear trailing arms, and other parts that FOT may
> >suggest.
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