Egil,
Thanks for reply on disc brake conversions. I didn't realise the main
reason for Volvo four-pot caliper was for dual circuit but having looked at
the similar set up of piping on a Princess 4-pot caliper it makes sense.
I have considered a Stag brake conversion but I would really like an
increase in pad size that is possible with a 4 pot set up. My brakes at
present are rebuilt but standard with metal front pads. When I do speed
events the pedal becomes very dead and the back tends to lock up. Although
the brakes still seem to manage they are not confidence inspiring.
Is it maybe possible to fit a 4 pot caliper to a Stag Disc??? Any
suggestions?
I realise that brake bias could become a problem and have considered a dual
circuit twin master cylinder system with a balance bar and remote servos.
This could be set up in similar fashion to a Mk1 PI brake system???
I think you have hit the nail on the head as far as rear discs. The Stag
drum set-up with suitable linings is probably fine but cosmetically less
pleasing than a rear disc conversion. However the handbrake would be a
further complication with a disc conversion. Maybe I should go for Stag
drums!!
Cheers Andy
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Egil Kvaleberg [SMTP:egil@kvaleberg.no]
> Sent: Friday, April 09, 1999 4:43 PM
> To: 2000-register@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: Hello to everyone on the Cyber Directory
>
> On Thu, 8 Apr 1999, you wrote:
>
> > Has anybody fitted front vented discs and four pot calipers to one of
> our
> > cars?
>
> I haven't. But I have the Stag discs and calipers, which was an easy
> bolt-on change (didn't bother to change the stone guard), and probably a
> worthwhile improvement too. Will only fit 14" wheels.
>
> > I know that a few Stag's get converted and I was wondering what Part
> numbers
> > (obviously non-Triumph) are involved, and what modifications are
> necessary.
>
> I'm sort of interested too, so I could ask on the Stag list if you like.
>
> > I have heard
> > rumours of Volvo 240 front brakes being vaguely suitable.
>
> Would the Volvo brakes be an improvement over for instance Stag brakes
> (which are not too far off in terms of dimensions)? The Volvo has four
> small cylinders to facilitate their twin circuit braking system, but is
> that efficiency-wise better than two large cylinders?
>
> Personally, I'd *think* different pad lining material would make more of
> a difference.
>
> > Monarch Spares in the UK mention an all disc conversion... has anyone
> dealt
> > with these guys???
>
> No.
>
> Again, I'd think the large drum brakes in good order were adequate as rear
> brakes?
>
> (Discs look better with open style wheels, I guess. Anyone found a black
> paint
> that works for rear drums?)
>
> At any rate, changing to read discs needs some careful consideration so
> as to not upsight braking balance, I'd say.
>
> Egil
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