The drums in the rear are more than sufficient, even in moderate competition.
Most of the braking power comes from the front discs. I would say definately
not worth it, and in fact I've never even heard of the kit, let alone seen
one installed...
You would be better off spending your money on really good carbon kevlar
brake pads, slotted rotors, and braided steel teflon brake lines all around
(replacing fluids with Castrol LMA and other parts where necessary of course)
Skye
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1966 MGB - GHN3L Safety Fast! __,__\__
The MGB Experience http://www.mgb.bc.ca/ (_o____o_)
Word on the street is that Chris Thompson said:
> I'm going on the assumption that the new (as yet unnamed) 73 B needs a
> complete brake overhaul. I dont know that for a fact yet, as tomorrow's the
> day she gets towed off to the shop to get the once over, but, based on my
> luck, I always start by assuming the worst.
>
> I've been thumbing through the Victoria British catalog that the PO left in
> the glove box (Spring 2000, so fairly recent). They've got an item in there
> that's an upgrade set of disc brakes for all four wheels.
>
> Is anyone familiar with this set? Any comments?
>
> I've never owned a car that ran well enough on the road to even dream of any
> racing or rallying, so I've never done it, but it sounds like a blast and I
> think it's something I may graduate to eventually.
>
> I'm cursed right now with a bit of expendable cash (As if the money I spent
> on the B wasnt enough) and that BETTERSTRONGERFASTER demon is whispering in
> my ear. "Why dont you just go ahead and upgrade the brakes?"
>
> So, why dont I? Is that set worth $1000 USD?
>
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