Since it needs a spacer, I assume that this makes the front track
wider than stock - correct? If so, how much wider?
I also assume from the description that you use stock uprights and hubs.
Any idea of the weight increase?
The hot setup around here is to graft on the upright of a Mk1 Cortina and
use
its stub axle, rotor and caliper - fixes the weak stub axle problem at the
same
time... However, it adds probably 2" to the track and is heavier than stock.
The pro is much more rotor (swept area and thickness) and larger pads. You
can use MkII Cortina for a little more area.
Mike
-----Original Message-----
From: Chris Kotting <ckotting@iwaynet.net>
To: 'spridgets@autox.team.net' <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Date: Wednesday, February 25, 1998 12:48 AM
Subject: RE: MGB/Spitfire Brakes
>Tom -
>
>If you have a Spridget with front disc brakes, the hot set-up is to convert
>to MGB rotors with Triumph Spitfire calipers. Basically puts a bigger
>swept area on the front brakes, for more effective braking and less fade.
> All it requires is a hub spacer (and of couse the rotors and calipers).
> Winner's Circle carries the pieces required (they call it the "Big Brake
>Conversion"). It's pretty much a bolt-on once you have the parts.
>
>IMHO, it's great for racing, but us "street racers" don't need it (though
>that's not keeping it off my "gee, I wanna do this" list).
>
>Later,
>
>Chris Kotting
>ckotting@iwaynet.net
>
>On Monday, February 23, 1998 8:41 PM, Tom Shirley
>[SMTP:tshirley@VoyagerOnline.net] wrote:
>> Larry and Sandi Miller wrote:
>>
>> > Question #3
>> > Anyone out there done the MGB/Spitfire brake conversion? Does anyone
>know
>> > if the Spitfire backing plate will work on the Sprite?
>>
>> I must have missed this. Can someone fill me in on this conversion? What
>> are the advantages, parts required, etc.?
>>
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>> * Tom Shirley *
>> * Sale Creek, TN (just north of Chattanooga) *
>> * 72 Datsun 510 #18 (the race car) 71 MG Midget *
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