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Re: TR3A brake rotors

To: KTRIUMPH@aol.com
Subject: Re: TR3A brake rotors
From: Michael Ferguson <fergie@ntplx.net>
Date: Wed, 28 Oct 1998 20:57:39 -0800
Cc: a3graham@mc1adm.uwaterloo.ca, triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
Organization: Could be better...
References: <a2924f30.36378d23@aol.com>
KTRIUMPH@aol.com wrote:
> 
> In a message dated 98-10-28 08:33:57 EST, you write:
> 
> << Trying to sort out some of the options for front brake rotors on the 3A.  I
>  have been told that two different size rotors were fillted to the 3A.  Both
>  are interchangeable and compatible with the 2nd generation Girling caliper
>  (16P?).  Are there any other options for 3A rotors?  Can the rotors from
>  the later 4s' or early TR6 be used on the 3?  Wondering about this as there
>  is a considerable price difference among these rotors.
>   >>
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
> Could be wrong here but I believe the diameter of the early rotors is about
> 1/2" larger. So the TR4 rotors can fit with the earlier calipers but not vice
> versa. Of course all the mounting plates are the same so an early rotor and
> caliper would work on a later car, if installed together.
> I'm going from memory so if wrong I'm sure somebody will let me know....
> 
> Ken Nuelle
> 58 TR3A
> 62 TR3B
> 64 TR4

Speaking of which, anybody know the minimum required thickness of said
rotors after turning? Thanks.
-- 
Michael Ferguson
Vernon CT

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