Volvo Front Caliper Conversion for more info.
drew
On Jan 5, 2009, at 2:32 AM, Eddie wrote:
> Hi Steve,
>
> I can't help you with your problem, (wish I could) but your post
> intrigued me. I had no idea you could put a Volvo caliper
> conversion on the roadsters! What is the info about that? What
> Volvo? What year, model, part numbers, etc? I'm very curious to
> look into this.
>
> Also, whats the main reason for doing it?
> Eddie
>
> Steve WIx wrote:
>> Hi All,
>>
>> I need some opinions on what to do with the Volvo brake caliper
>> conversion on my 1966 SPL311 roadster, I've had the rotors turned
>> to the minimum diameter per the guidance at the 311s.org website,
>> which is a diameter of 11.05 inches. However, when I bolt the
>> calipers on, the rotor doesn't turn. I've put in a couple of spacer
>> washers, so I don't think the rotor is locking up from the side.
>> It looks like the rotor diameter is just a little too large and is
>> causing the rotor to lock up. The obvious solution is to get the
>> rotor turned more and this is where I need a little help.
>> For you folks who have run into this problem, was it actually the
>> rotor too large or is there something I'm missing?
>> Any suggestions on the clearance width between the rotor and the
>> Volvo caliper? I could probably assume the same as the original
>> pads, but with the rotors already turned down, I don't have an idea
>> of the original clearance. Any suggestions or info here would be
>> greatly appreciated.
>>
>> Any suggestions on what diameter to turn the rotors? My strategy
>> would be to subtract the the clearance plus a smidge more to come
>> up with a workable diameter.
>>
>> I'd hate to have to get the rotors turned a third time if I don't
>> get it right this time.
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Steve Wix
>> Sandia Park, New Mexico
>> sdwix@aol.com
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