Hey, I'm having the same phenomenon on my Mk. I Spitfire. Will the kit work
for me too?
--Rocky Entriken
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jack W. Drews" <vinttr4@geneseo.net>
To: <FOT@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2003 9:32 AM
Subject: Fix for TR brakes
> My recent FOT survey indicated that nearly everyone who races or
> autocrosses a TR2 - 6 experiences the "dropping brake pedal" problem. Most
> of us pump up the pedal on every straightaway to make sure where the pedal
> will be for the next corner. My research reveals that the problem is
caused
> by deflection (bending) of the front stub axle, which causes the rotor to
> knock back the pads and pistons. Even with flat rotors and properly
> adjusted bearings, the problem can still be severe.
>
> Mark Weathers (fellow FOT, more later) and I have developed a kit to
> correct this problem. The kit consists of a set of spacers and shims that
> go between the hub bearings to stiffen the whole axle / hub assembly. We
> have tested prototypes on two cars in competition and find that the kit
> eliminates 80 - 90% of the problem and completely transforms the braking
> experience.
>
> Mark is gearing up to make these kits and is making them available to FOT
> listers at a really low introductory price. The initial run will be
> available by the end of September. If you are interested, please contact
> Mark immediately so he can set a run quantity.
>
> This kit may be purchased from:
>
> Mark@excalpm.com or Mark Weathers at 623-878-6800
>
> Introductory price, to FOT members only, is $40 / set,
> plus $5.00 shipping cost to anywhere in the USA via UPS ground (faster
> delivery upon request)
> Payment - cash or check within 10 days of shipment (Mark is a trusting
soul)
>
> Warranty: Return for full refund if not satisfied
>
> PLEASE SPECIFY WHETHER YOU HAVE SOUTHWICK OR STOCK HUBS
>
> We know that the FOT list is not intended to be used for commercial
> purposes, but we feel that for such an important safety advance, the list
> will not object to this announcement or the fact that the price does
> include a small profit for the manufacturer.
>
> Further introduction of Mark: FOT member Mark Weathers and his partner
> Rick Harris own Excaliber Precision, a supplier of machined parts to the
> aerospace industry. Their website is
>
> www.excalm.com.
>
> Mark has owned a TR6 since high school and being a racer and incurable
> tinkerer feels morally obligated to use the CNC capabilities of his shop
to
> make Triumph parts! Future possible TR3 - 6 projects include stiffer front
> stub axles,aluminum timing cover with cam access panel, adjustable camber
> plates for TR4A-6 rear trailing arms, and other parts that FOT may
suggest.
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