[Spridgets] Fwd: Brakes

[Rick Fisk]

> Ed,
> 
> On my Bugeye with 4 wheel drum brakes it was easy to lock up all four wheels.  The only thing disks should get you is better fade resistance.
> 
> What was done to rebuild the master?  Was it sleeved to 3/4"?  Any chance you converted to DOT 5?
> 
> Rick

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> On Jul 4, 2017, at 9:11 AM, Ron Soave via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> Ed,
> It shouldn't even be close, even without the rear brakes in the equation. Ive used everything from full drums on my street Bugeye to street discs on my street Midget to race pads on my race Sprite. Even the drums when adjusted are fantastic. My racecar cane with Spitfire rotors and MGB calipers and I took them off and put the stock stuff on. I have never once wished for more brakes. Start with pads....
> 
> Ron Soave
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> Begin forwarded message:
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>> From: EDWARD WOODS via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
>> Date: July 4, 2017 at 7:19:54 AM CDT
>> To: Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
>> Subject: [Spridgets] Brakes
>> Reply-To: EDWARD WOODS <fogbro1 at comcast.net>
>> 
>> I've converted my Bugeye's front brakes to discs, using, of course, rebuilt calipers from a later Midget. All brake lines are new, as are the rear cylinders and shoes. The master cylinder has been rebuilt and modified for the disc brakes. The system has been bled over and over again. The car just doesn't stop as I think it should. My standard is my TR3. The Bugeye braking isn't even close. As far as I'm concerned, the Bugeye isn't safe to drive. What have I missed? Thoughts? Thanks,
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Ed Woods
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