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Re: Hello to everyone on the Cyber Directory

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Subject: Re: Hello to everyone on the Cyber Directory
From: Egil Kvaleberg <egil@kvaleberg.no>
Date: Fri, 9 Apr 1999 10:43:16 +0200 (MET DST)
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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