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Re: brakes for an F-production racer

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Subject: Re: brakes for an F-production racer
From: Bill Manning <gripdad@earthlink.net>
Date: Mon, 02 Aug 1999 09:46:24 +0000
Aaron,
        I use GT6 disks and caliper up front w/ Metalmaster Pads and stock 
Spitfire
rear brakes. This setup seems to work well for me for roadracing. Check with
your local club rules as to what can be done.
                                                Bill Manning - VARA E/P 
Spitfire #3
Atjohnso@aol.com wrote:
> 
> hello all...
>     I'm building...or rather reassembling... and F Production Spitfire  MK.
> IV racer.  Is there anyone out there who has an FP car that can tell me what
> they are using for brakes.  I know that GT6 brakes are legal for use on the
> Spitfire.  I also understand that you can just use the GT6 rear wheel
> cylinders for improved rear braking.  Which cylinders would you use if the
> .700 dia. pistons or the 5/8" dia. pistons for the rear?  As far as the
> fronts are concered, will spitfire calipers work with the GT6 rotors.  I
> don't believe the rules allow for a different caliper.  Thanks in advance for
> any info
> 
> Aaron Johnson

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