Andy,
I am in the process of doing that very upgrade. Haven't run the lines yet
but will probably have to change ends on the hard line to work with the
metric threads on the caliper.
As far as a source for calipers, do a search on ebay. I got my calipers,
reman in the box, for about $30.00 shipping included. Doesn't hurt to be
patient. Sometimes it pays. If you do need a core, you could pick up some
at the boneyard. Try to find the rattiest looking pair you can find and
then negotiate with the yard owner. Hope this helps.
Michael Hutchinson
Iola, KS
'71 TR6 "Lazarus"
----- Original Message -----
From: "Andy Schwarz" <aschwarz11@comcast.net>
To: "Triumph 6 Pack" <6pack@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2005 6:36 PM
Subject: Brake Upgrade - TR6
> I just received, from the 6 Pack store, and have been reading Roger
Williams
> book 'How to Improve Triumph TR5, 250 & 6'. Has anyone done the upgrade
to
> 1979 -83 Toyota front brake calipers to improve braking of their TR6?
> Results? Apparently, they bolt right up. Also what would be used for
brake
> hoses(especially braided SS)? Is there a thread compatabilty issue for
the
> hose fittings?
>
> A local auto parts store sells new(probably rebuilt) calipers for about
$60
> each. Unfortunately, there is also a $60 core charge. I haven't checked
junk
> yards yet. I thought it best to get input from the List first. Thanks.
>
> Andy
> 70 TR6
> Renton, WA
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