Tim,
Take a look at: http://mg-tabc.org/techn-up/new_brakes.htm
This was done by one of your compatriots - Jeff Redman.
Regards,
Gene Gillam
Saucier, MS
From: TATERRY@aol.com
Date: 2004/08/02 Mon PM 03:23:20 EDT
To: yd3@nvc.net, timnewton@menziesgroup.com.au
CC: mg-t@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: TC Brakes - part 3
In a message dated 8/2/2004 9:08:06 AM Pacific Standard Time, yd3@nvc.net
writes:
> Can you convert the TC front brakes to double leading shoes like the
> TD? It makes a big difference. I find the brakes on my TD just as good
> as my 240Z except for fade. Pedal pressure on the TD might be a little
> higher, but that's it.
>
> Also don't confuse pedal pressure for brake failure. All cars made
> today have boosted systems whose pedal pressure varies with
> manufacturer. My 240Zs system takes more pedal pressure that the Ford
> pickup. I think the Ford is over boosted and destroys the "feel" of the
> brakes. The same has been true of of other cars I've driven from
> Chrysler and GM. They have too much boost for my sense of feel.
I have friends, one of whom converted his TA to a TD style front brake
arrangement. Unfortunately the "originality police" chased him off the
internet
with obscene comments. I know it can be done but have no details.
Another put a booster on his TC.....this is fairly simple. I think he used
one from a Mini. He is off sailing the South Seas but I think there is a tech
article out there somewhere.
Terry in Oakland
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