[Shotimes] front brake options for Sr 72 ?

[Ian Fisher]

I don't have any experience with this upgrade. I am
sure that it is a substantial upgrade from stock but
it still keeps that heavy single piece 11.6" rotor. If
Don is looking to reduce unsprung weight he might want
to consider the lighter (yet more expensive)
SHOstopper kit from TCE. It offers 2 piece rotors and
a forged aluminum caliper (slightly larger than the
caliper in the SHOstopper Jr kit IIRC).

www.tceperformanceproducts.com

Heck, I'd email Todd and see what he suggests. He's a
great guy and he knows a lot about brakes. He might be
able to recommend something for you Don (D).

Ian

--- Donald Mallinson <dmall@mwonline.net> wrote:

> 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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