I echo Tim's recommendation, especially on safety related items. I went
with the kits from Dale, and I am a Mechanical Engineer who specialized
in automotive engineering. The only reason to do it yourself, is if
there's no good alternative already worked out.
--- "Ronak, TP (Timothy)" <Timothy.Ronak@crna.akzonobel.com> wrote:
> Listers,
> I have done a SIGNIFICANT amount of research with regard to upgrading
> my
> Tiger to disks. I had planned on completing the modifications myself
> and
> fabricating all of the components but after considering the liability
> aspect of this modification and the fact that the most precious
> things
> in my life ride in the Tiger with me I have decided to use one of
> Dale
> A.'s disk brake kits. I would encourage all of you who are not
> engineers
> working to cobble together your own brake systems consider the merits
> of
> a cohesive and engineered kit. His kit will fit completely inside the
> 13
> inch wheels and have a working emergency brake.
> I have a personal experience involving my wife driving a vehicle I
> had
> 'upgraded' with components to improve braking and after a severe
> collision with a semi (not her fault) the vehicle was impounded
> SPECIFICALLY due to the modifications (non stock appearance) of the
> braking system. It seems in the eyes of the law improved = modified
> (not
> stock) Imagine how you might feel with the most important thing in
> your
> life in a hospital intensive care unit and the vehicle you provided
> for
> them to drive is impounded about some doubt as to whether the brakes
> failed. The reality is the brakes were perfect but the event chased
> me
> away from hot rods for 10 years.
> While many of you are probably qualified and capable I would
> encourage
> you to adopt a tested solution rather than create your own variation.
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