[Shotimes] front brake options for Sr 72 ?

[Donald Mallinson]

Don,

The system from Todd that has I think Wilwood calipers that will mount 
to the 96 upgrade parts with just a minor grinding of a flat spot on the 
caliper mounts.  I did this to my '89, but the system has calipers that 
are thicker than stock and my ninja turtle race wheels would not fit 
without a spacer, and I wasn't comfortable using a spacer between the 
wheel and brake disk.  Most aftermarket wheels will work though without 
the spacer.  If you have about 3/4" of space between the caliper and rim 
with the 96 brake upgrade, then you should be able to use this system.  
It is a four piston setup.  takes some fiddling to get the caliper 
exactly centered, but should be a very good upgrade, and no other mods 
needed.

I may still do it some day, but I love those ninja turtle wheels, and 
hate to give them up.

don Mallinson

don donelson wrote:

> I havent had any issues with my 96 brake upgrade with running good
> comptetive pads and the right fluid. I had no brake fade and a constant
> firm peddle at Sebring Speedway when I last raced.
>
> But i know i could even do better with a better up front braking system
> .. both in stopping power and handling( unsprung wieight).
>
> Problem I have is I just invested in a set of 16x7.5 rims ... and really
> dont want to go out and buy new 17" tires and rims that would allow me
> greator flexibilty.
>
> What options do i have in significantly better system for my Sr 72 ?
>
>
> dond
>
>
> Sr 72 race preped 89 SHO
>
> -3.2 ATX block
> -FPS hi-flow heads w/  over sized valves
> -.40 cams
> -SHONUT adjustable timing sprockets
> -Ported intake & runners
> -Ported and extrude honed exhaust manifolds
> -Hi-flow catless Y pipe
> -Hi-flow exhaust
> -BBB
> -SHO SHOP T.B.
> -SHONUT phenolic spacers
> -Quaife
> -CAI
> -UDP
> ****
> -16x7.5 rims with Kuhmo Victor racer auto cross tires
> -Complete sunpro gauges
> oil temp / water temp / oil pressure
> ****
> -Tokico shocks/Eibach springs
> -Polyurethane at all corners
> -Solid-sub frame bushings
> -Frame stiffners
> -Adjustable rear control arms
> -Battery located in trunk for better weight distrubution
> ****
> -96 brake up grade
> -Steel braided lines
> -race seat
> -est 2650 pds  :)
>
> can u say "fast" ??
>
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