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Re: [TR] TR2 front brake conversion

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Subject: Re: [TR] TR2 front brake conversion
From: "dave" <dave@ranteer.com>
Date: Thu, 1 Apr 2021 14:44:01 -0500
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TR2s are wonderful quirky old things.  Beware the quest to "modernize" it with 
discs, rack n pinion steering and the like.  That is chasing a rainbow.

There is no good reason to do that unless you are racing.  Drum brakes are 
adequate to stop the car and keep it original, if you keep the drums in shape.  
They do fade faster than disc, but is that an issue?

Or are you doing this because you have brake problems and have not properly 
diagnosed/repaired the problem?  brake problems are often due to bad hoses.  
Switch to SS and see if that helps.

Please read this:  https://mgaguru.com/mgtech/brakes/bt202.htm

Yes, it is about MGA, but they are very similar cars and I believe the logic 
here is the same.



-----Original Message-----
From: Triumphs <triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net> On Behalf Of John Deluca
Sent: Thursday, April 1, 2021 12:18 PM
To: <triumphs@autox.team.net> <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: [TR] TR2 front brake conversion

Listers,
Am considering converting my 1955 TR2 to front disc brakes.  Have read in 
forums what some folks have done.  I could not see a one best way.  Does anyone 
have a â??cookbook recipeâ?? of the parts needed, procedures, etc. for a 
reliable conversion? I know this is asking a lot and  any suggestions are 
appreciated.
John DeLuca


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