This is true-I have racing type brakes and they have to warm up.
Laura G.
----- Original Message -----
From: Donald H. Locker <dhl@mrdog.msl.com>
To: <jmcneal@ohms.com>
Cc: <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 1999 5:33 PM
Subject: Re: Caveat de Emptor
>
> Hi, Jeff.
>
> I believe it's caveat emptor, but who cares when you can spell
> Spitfire :)
>
> Actually sounds like you got a nice Spit, for all its flaws. I have
> no brakes at all (no hydraulics) on my '69 MkIII (in process) and I
> hardly remember what Spit brakes were like, but standing on them to
> get a gradual stop is not right -- you should be able to lock up the
> tires. Maybe it has semi-metallic or racing pads that don't really
> work until "warmed up" (i.e. HOT). The electrics are basically easy
> stuff -- get a copy of the shop manual from Robert Bentley Publishers
> (www.rb.com) and you just can't go wrong. It'll be the best $70 you
> spent. Next in line would be Haynes, but it's pretty far down the
> line in my book (so to speak).
>
> Donald.
>
> > From: "Jeff McNeal" <jmcneal@ohms.com>
> > Date: Wed, 15 Dec 1999 16:39:23 -0800
> >
> > Gee, I sure hope I spelled that right.
> >
> > Just thought some of you might enjoy hearing about the '69 Spitfire I
bought
> > on e-Bay. I think I got my moneys' worth, but I was pretty dumbfounded
by
> > all the litle "surprises". I also have a couple of questions for the
list.
>
> [...]
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