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Re: [Healeys] 100 Front Disks

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Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100 Front Disks
From: Bob Spidell via Healeys <healeys@autox.team.net>
Date: Tue, 2 Nov 2021 11:57:49 -0700
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Thanks all for the input. I gots some thinkin' to do (the wonky BN1/2 
M/C seems to be an obstacle).

Bob

On 11/2/2021 11:28 AM, Steve Gerow via Healeys wrote:
> Bob,
> 2 main hurdles: 48-spoke wheels probably won't fit and you'll need 
> adapter plates, which are available from the usual UK sources. These 
> are available in 3.25" and 3.5" bolt centers. The latter will accept 
> Type 16 or Toyota 4Runner 4 pot calipers (which work well without a 
> servo - i'm using them with a 3/4" M/C on my BN6).
>
> The stock BN7 setup calls for a 5/8" M/C with smaller rear cylinders. 
> A friend fitted a Girling .70 MC with good results. But you might stay 
> with stock to start with.
>
> FWIW - a couple of years ago there was a guy in the US on eBay who was 
> selling a disk brake kit for the Healey. That's all I remember.
>
> -- 
> *Steve Gerow
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    Thanks all for the input. I gots some thinkin' to do (the wonky
    BN1/2 M/C seems to be an obstacle).<br>
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    Bob<br>
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        <div>2 main hurdles: 48-spoke wheels probably won't fit and
          you'll need adapter plates, which are available from the usual
          UK sources. These are available in 3.25" and 3.5" bolt
          centers. The latter will accept Type 16 or Toyota 4Runner 4
          pot calipers (which work well without a servo - i'm using them
          with a 3/4" M/C on my BN6).</div>
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        <div>The stock BN7 setup calls for a 5/8" M/C with smaller rear
          cylinders. A friend fitted a Girling .70 MC with good results.
          But you might stay with stock to start with.<br>
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        <div>FWIW - a couple of years ago there was a guy in the US on
          eBay who was selling a disk brake kit for the Healey. That's
          all I remember.<br>
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