You could use oversized pads in the front. This would require cutting or
replacing the rotors which you would do anyway when replacing pads right?
They fit in the stoc caliper on the stock rotor but contact more of the
rotor. There are also upgrade rear cylinders available to reduce rear wheel
lockup.
>
>For a '78B
>
>All my other vehicles are '90+, and as much as I love the MG, I must say
>that the brakes are quite a change (but of course, similar to what I grew
>up with).
>
>I don't mind trying to spend a little to improve them, though I'm not going
>to redo the whole system, as the car is currently in one piece and still
>being used. Both Moss and Victoria sell Ventilated Rotors - anyone tried
>them? Opinions from those who know about them?
>
>Also, VB sells a "brake kit" which includes the aforementioned rotors, plus
>4-piston calipers, carbon fiber pads, etc. Thoughts on this
>setup? Alternatives?
>
>Finally, would DOT 4 or DOT 5 be best? (never mind - just joking). But the
>above questions are valid.
>
>TIA,
>
>- Tab
>
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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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