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Re: [TR] TR2 front brake conversion

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Subject: Re: [TR] TR2 front brake conversion
From: David P <frogeye@porterscustom.com>
Date: Thu, 1 Apr 2021 14:39:03 -0600
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The easier conversion or upgrade might/would be to add a brake booster. 
Pretty cheap and easy enough to plumb in.. I agree with Dave.. drums 
will lock up all four if proper maintained.. DaveP

On 4/1/2021 1:44 PM, dave wrote:
> 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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