Good points, Gordon and Mike.
Gary
Gordon Glasgow wrote:
> Inboard brakes are also a safety hazard on race cars if an axle breaks. Even
>F1
> cars use outboard brakes.
>
> Gordon Glasgow
> Renton, WA
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> > [mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of datsunmike
> > Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2001 5:42 PM
> > To: Gary McCormick; sidney raper
> > Cc: gmagana@softcom.net; datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> > Subject: Re: Rear end
> >
> >
> > Forget inboard brakes. They run hotter and are a PITA if something should go
> > wrong, especially with the rotor. Ask anyone who had an E type or an Audi
> > 100LS.
> >
> > Racing cars have plenty of ducting so they may be able to use them but I
> > hardly see any race cars with inboards anymore as the pads are too hard to
> > change during enduro races. They reduce unsprung weight on IRS setups but
> > they are a hassle.
> >
> > Mike
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Gary McCormick" <svgkm@halley.ca.essd.northgrum.com>
> > To: "sidney raper" <spl310@hotmail.com>
> > Cc: <gmagana@softcom.net>; <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2001 5:31 PM
> > Subject: Re: Rear end
> >
> >
> > > This string has piqued my curiosity on the subject. Has anyone done an
> > independent rear
> > > suspension conversion on a Roadster - or even something really sexy like
> > inboard disc
> > > brakes? Just wonderin'...
> > >
> > > Gary McCormick
> > > San Jose, CA
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