> In a message dated 12/04/00 19:11:05 GMT Daylight Time,
> rob@thomasr.greatxscape.net writes:
>
> <<
> The Ital 9(?) inch discs fit onto Marina hubs. Marina hubs can be fitted
to
> Minor stubs by the use of an Owen Burton adapter and a set of new tapered
> bearings. Minor stubs fit into A35/Frogeye hubs. Mr Burton sells new
> Marina hubs with the correct PCD for Minor wheels, which means the same
as
> Frogeyes too. The Girling callipers have a larger pad surface area. KB
is
> cleaning up a set for me now but is also looking at using the 4-pot
> callipers from the Metro. Since the Marina/Ital is based on the MGB
> mechanicals, it is safe to assume that the brakes are easily capable of
> exceeding the stopping power of the later Midgets.
>
>
>
Update on this idea. It will work but the problem areas are that the hose
MIGHT foul the top of the spring turret under certain conditions with a
normal hose. The large 9.25 inch discs push the calipers very close to the
wheel rim and WILL foul on the rivets on the early pre-rostyle wheels. Some
later Rostyles MIGHT foul as the production of these came from several
different sources over the years of production and a selection of rims might
be needed before a good set-up is achieved. The Ford set-up works on
Spridgets with the solid grooved disc but not with the vented. KAD will
make a batch of Spridget alloy 4-pots for £350+ 17.5% Tax per pair.
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