This approach will work for Spitfires too, but the dimensions would need to
be worked out. We'd need to get a Spitfire spindle and hub assembly for
measurements. I wonder how many other Spitfire owners are having this problem.
At 01:55 PM 9/4/03 -0500, Rocky Entriken wrote:
>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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