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Re: Brakes

To: Jim Hurley <hurls@world.std.com>, 6pack-digest@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Brakes
From: "Theodore R. Stevens" <stevens@erols.com>
Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2001 11:39:56 -0400
I didn't notice any change in braking after installing the nifty Datsun 
aluminum finned brake drums.  The theoretical improvement would be 
increased heat dissipation, with reduced brake fade in situations when 
you're doing lots of braking (competition).

At 03:52 PM 7/11/01, Jim Hurley wrote:
>Hello,
>
>I'm thinking about  improving the braking of my TR6. I've picked up  a few
>hints that there is a simple way to improve the rear brake setup by using
>drums from a Datsun. Can anyone point me towards some detailed info about
>this possibility?
>
>Also, if there are any mods to the front brakes (did I catch something
>about upgrading to a multi-piston caliper?), could you pass that on as well.
>
>Thanks in advance,
>
>
>Jim Hurley                      "Life is too short for a backfire!"
>'75 TR6
>'83 F350 4 Door

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