The very earliest Midgets would have had drum brakes (for a year or 2).
yes, you can just swap the disk brake kingpin, uprights, hubs, rotors and
callipers *as well as* the master cylinder from later model sprites or
midgets.
Actually, even though the kingpin and upright are different (larger diameter
kingpin on later models), you can probably use them. I'd jhave to measure
the stub axles to be sure.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>
To: MG List <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, 17 November 1999 15:02
Subject: Re: Disc brake conversions on '79 Midget?
> I kind of have to concur with Bill. Given the light weight and modest
> tire size of the Midget, rear disc brakes hardly seem like a
> cost-effective or even moderately useful modification, except for an
> all-out racer with seriously upgraded front brakes. Or did early Midgets
> have front drum brakes? If so, I would think it would be relatively easy
> and popular to swap in later front hubs and brake components. Anyway, I
> guess my ignorance is showing... I dont have any reference books for
> Midgets at hand, either...
>
> William M. Gilroy had this to say:
>
> >Dan wrote:
> >>
> >> Has anyone ever attempted to convert the drum brakes
> >> of midgets to discs? If so, can anyone please direct
> >> me on how to do so?
> >>
> >
> >I was wondering if this is the best thing to do. I think
> >that it would be better to increase the effectiveness of the
> >front brakes as opposed to the rear brakes. Once the fronts
> >are working better (better pads, bigger rotors, etc.) then
> >work on the back. My understanding of this is brakes are
> >biased so the front will lock first. If the backs are better
> >then they would lock first and the locked wheel always wants
> >to lead. This is just a couple of thoughts and I am by no
> >means an expert in the area of braking.
> >
> >Bill Gilroy
> >77 Midget
> >90 Shar-Pei
> >
>
>
> --
>
> Max Heim
> '66 MGB GHN3L76149
> If you're near Mountain View, CA,
> it's the red one with the silver bootlid.
>
>
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