Lyn, thanks for the response. Promise not to pass you? Hmm, of course
(snicker).
So here's the deal. The MGB front calipers are marginal, and my vintage racing
rules require drums on the back. I have heard the TR7/8 caliper will fit on the
MGB with only a small modification to the backing plate. Carrying that thought
out, if the Capri fits the TR7 then they may fit the MGB.
My objective is a larger friction material foot print. My choices may be: the
standard MGB pads, the MGB V8 pads, the TR7/8 pads, and now the Capri pads.
Looks like you might be the person that would know which is bigger, the TR or
the Capri pads.
Here's a tip I got from a fellow B racer just a few minutes ago. "According to
Ted Schumacher, TS Imports, the 240Z pads will fit if you
enlarge (lengthen) the slot in the calipers. These pads are MUCH larger." This
may be something that might work with the TR too???
Utimately, like all these conversions it probably is going to require that all
the parts get together! Then choose what fits what.
If you want me to chase down the cost of a right caliper send me the part
number. My local NAPA people are very friendly and helpful (I just put a Rover
engine in my street B and have spent A LOT of time there sorting out odd
issues).
By the way I'm in Denver so passing you might be a challenge!
I might be attending the MGB V8 convention in Sebring in March however ... so
you never know.
Larry Hoy
>-----Original Message-----
>From: EPRacer@aol.com [mailto:EPRacer@aol.com]
>Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2000 11:30 AM
>To: larryhoy@prodigy.net
>Subject: Re: Capri Brake upgrade
>
>
>Larry:
>
>I will tell you everything I know only if you promise not to pass me!! Yes,
>I race the TR7 in Florida. Where are you?
>
>I ordered the Capri calipers to use on the rear. They are supposed to bolt
>up to the TR7 front strut. I thought they might work on the rear. Only
>problem is the guy who sold them had two lefts. Says he did not know,
>but........ It would cost more to ship one back than it was worth, so they
>sit on the bench. If we can make these work on a MGB, I have one and we can
>buy the others from NAPA. He is from Canada and the box was a Canadian NAPA
>one, but we should be able to cross reference.
>
>The caliper is fairly good size, but the pads are small. I use 13" wheels
>and it may be a tight fit. On the rear I thought they would be far enough
>out of the wheel they should clear. I am not sure about on the front. The
>calipers are large enough to use a vented rotor. There is a thick shim plate
>to use for solid rotors.
>
>For the fronts I use an AP 4 pot caliper that is big. I use 10.5" rotors.
>This was a JRT part that is allowed in the GCR. You may want to see if
>Huffaker or BMC or someone didn't do the same for the MGB. It has made a big
>difference in stopping.
>
>I can photo the caliper in several positions and send you files. That may
>help.
>
>Hope this helps,
>Lyn Pollock
>EPRacer@aol.com
>
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