Yes, Henry it is suitable for all disc braked TR's. I don't know whether it
would fit the Spit/Herald hub & spindle, tho' they use the same bearing kit.
I'll look into it meantime.
Cheers Jon
----- Original Message -----
From: "Henry Frye" <henry@henryfrye.com>
To: "T.R. Scratchings" <wob@dandrade.freeserve.co.uk>
Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2003 12:41 PM
Subject: Re: front spindles
> Jon,
>
> Is this kit suitable for stock rotors and calipers? If so, I want one!
>
> Mosport was awesome. We got so much track time I burned 30 gallons of gas!
>
> Race report and photos to follow.
>
> At 12:30 PM 07/01/2003 +0100, you wrote:
> >I have the solution - the anti-knock-off kit. Costs #32 , new stock
arriving
> >in the next few weeks. Takes about 15 min per side to fit, and will stop
> >knock off on 12" x 1.25" rotors, where previously the rotors were
machining
> >the calipers away! The RPV's, and anti-knock springs behind pistons are
> >useless. One other vital check for all of you: make absolutely sure that
the
> >felt seal is to original thickness. 90% of repro versions are way too
thick,
> >allowing the correct torque setting on the spindle to be reached before
the
> >bearings are seated in their races. I see loads of TR's with this fault,
all
> >exhibiting vague steering and soggy brake pedals.
> > Finally, a tighter pedal can be easily achieved by fitting new drums-
> >makes a big difference in travel.
> > Look forward to seeing some pics of Mosport!
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: "Jack W. Drews" <vinttr4@geneseo.net>
> >To: "T.R. Scratchings" <wob@dandrade.freeserve.co.uk>
> >Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2003 11:49 AM
> >Subject: front spindles
> >
> >
> > >
> > > >I am suffering severe brake pedal drop in my race TR4 after
switchback
> > > >type corners. I've checked or replaced everything I can think of,
> > > >installed residual pressure valve, etc etc. I'm currently blaming the
> > > >problem on deflecting front spindles, allowing brake pad knock-back.
I
> > > >replaced the spindles last winter with new parts from a U.S. vendor
and
> > > >suspect that they may be made from old Chinese noodle material.
> > >
> > >
> > > Do you know of anybody making really good ones from good steel?
> > >
> > >
> > > uncle jack
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