Larry, what I use is the 80 TR-8 pads with my cross drilled stock B rotors.
Thay fit
right in with no mods & thay stop me & my 3,000 lbs. of thailer. Glenn
Larry Hoy wrote:
> Lyn, thanks for the response. Promise not to pass you? Hmm, of course
> (snicker).
>
> So here's the deal. The MGB front calipers are marginal, and my vintage
>racing
> rules require drums on the back. I have heard the TR7/8 caliper will fit on
>the
> MGB with only a small modification to the backing plate. Carrying that
>thought
> out, if the Capri fits the TR7 then they may fit the MGB.
>
> My objective is a larger friction material foot print. My choices may be: the
> standard MGB pads, the MGB V8 pads, the TR7/8 pads, and now the Capri pads.
> Looks like you might be the person that would know which is bigger, the TR or
> the Capri pads.
>
> Here's a tip I got from a fellow B racer just a few minutes ago. "According
>to
> Ted Schumacher, TS Imports, the 240Z pads will fit if you
> enlarge (lengthen) the slot in the calipers. These pads are MUCH larger."
>This
> may be something that might work with the TR too???
>
> Utimately, like all these conversions it probably is going to require that all
> the parts get together! Then choose what fits what.
>
> If you want me to chase down the cost of a right caliper send me the part
> number. My local NAPA people are very friendly and helpful (I just put a
>Rover
> engine in my street B and have spent A LOT of time there sorting out odd
> issues).
>
> By the way I'm in Denver so passing you might be a challenge!
>
> I might be attending the MGB V8 convention in Sebring in March however ... so
> you never know.
>
> Larry Hoy
>
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: EPRacer@aol.com [mailto:EPRacer@aol.com]
> >Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2000 11:30 AM
> >To: larryhoy@prodigy.net
> >Subject: Re: Capri Brake upgrade
> >
> >
> >Larry:
> >
> >I will tell you everything I know only if you promise not to pass me!! Yes,
> >I race the TR7 in Florida. Where are you?
> >
> >I ordered the Capri calipers to use on the rear. They are supposed to bolt
> >up to the TR7 front strut. I thought they might work on the rear. Only
> >problem is the guy who sold them had two lefts. Says he did not know,
> >but........ It would cost more to ship one back than it was worth, so they
> >sit on the bench. If we can make these work on a MGB, I have one and we can
> >buy the others from NAPA. He is from Canada and the box was a Canadian NAPA
> >one, but we should be able to cross reference.
> >
> >The caliper is fairly good size, but the pads are small. I use 13" wheels
> >and it may be a tight fit. On the rear I thought they would be far enough
> >out of the wheel they should clear. I am not sure about on the front. The
> >calipers are large enough to use a vented rotor. There is a thick shim plate
> >to use for solid rotors.
> >
> >For the fronts I use an AP 4 pot caliper that is big. I use 10.5" rotors.
> >This was a JRT part that is allowed in the GCR. You may want to see if
> >Huffaker or BMC or someone didn't do the same for the MGB. It has made a big
> >difference in stopping.
> >
> >I can photo the caliper in several positions and send you files. That may
> >help.
> >
> >Hope this helps,
> >Lyn Pollock
> >EPRacer@aol.com
> >
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