Jeff - something else to consider $$ - If you order it all up front your
cost for shipping is drastically reduced. That $1.00 retaining clip is
suddenly $8 because of the way they figure shipping.
Also if you order too much stuff, you usually can return it. You may
only get credit for later on, but don't worry, I'm sure you will think
of something else down the line....
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Zink [SMTP:zink@pdq.net]
> Sent: Thursday, July 10, 1997 9:40 AM
> To: Jeff Raymond
> Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: Brakes for a TR3A
>
> Jeff Raymond wrote:
> >
> > I 've just purchased a 1958 TR3A and I'm going through the brake
> > system and
> > have a question before I go ordering parts.
> >
> > Are there 'modern' equivalents of the brake pads, both the front
> discs
> > and
> > the rear drums, or are the mail order companies my only source on
> > these items?
> > Praise Bob and cut me some slack...
> Okay Jeff,
> The answer to your question is yes and maybe no. Alot depends on
> where
> you live. If you live in a large metro area you may be in luck with
> having an import auto supply house that realizes there are more
> imports
> other than Japanese, German amd Swedish made autos. An If you get a
> knowledgable counterman,(one that knows more than just Jags were made
> in
> Britain). He will either have or know of a supplier that can help.
> But,
> if you want to avoid the hassle from the start, you will need to
> contact
> TRF, Moss, Vicky Brit or Rimmer Brothers(U.K.). You will probably have
> a
> larger selection from the Mail order guys than with a local
> supplier,ie
> organic,semi-metalic or metalic shoes and pads. Chances will be
> pretty
> good that your parts guys may be getting their parts from one of these
> guys anyway.
>
> Let me add, if you are doing a rebuild of your brake system, order
> everything at one time that you may need,ie m/c rebuild kits,w/c kits,
> hold down kits,shoes and pads, as well as any flexable brake lines
> that
> may have deteriorated with age. This way you save all the extra
> running
> around and waiting time that can be spent working on your car. This
> will
> generally help in the frustration factor. Because there is nothing
> more
> frustrating than having something torn down to find out you can't
> finish
> the job because you are missing a 25 cent retainer or a 50 cent
> spring.
>
> As always this is JMO.
> Larry Zink
> 1964 Spitfire4
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