I have not seen this problem yet, but I am using the GT6 hubs on my
spitfire...or I'm not driving fast enough yet...
Aaron
>From: "Jack W. Drews" <vinttr4@geneseo.net>
>Reply-To: "Jack W. Drews" <vinttr4@geneseo.net>
>To: "Rocky Entriken" <rocky@tri.net>, <FOT@autox.team.net>, MARK J
>WEATHERS <markjwea@email.msn.com>
>Subject: Re: Fix for TR brakes
>Date: Thu, 04 Sep 2003 16:33:59 -0500
>
>This approach will work for Spitfires too, but the dimensions would need to
>be worked out. We'd need to get a Spitfire spindle and hub assembly for
>measurements. I wonder how many other Spitfire owners are having this
>problem.
>
>At 01:55 PM 9/4/03 -0500, Rocky Entriken wrote:
>>Hey, I'm having the same phenomenon on my Mk. I Spitfire. Will the kit
>>work
>>for me too?
>>
>>--Rocky Entriken
>>
>>----- Original Message -----
>>From: "Jack W. Drews" <vinttr4@geneseo.net>
>>To: <FOT@autox.team.net>
>>Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2003 9:32 AM
>>Subject: Fix for TR brakes
>>
>>
>> > My recent FOT survey indicated that nearly everyone who races or
>> > autocrosses a TR2 - 6 experiences the "dropping brake pedal" problem.
>>Most
>> > of us pump up the pedal on every straightaway to make sure where the
>>pedal
>> > will be for the next corner. My research reveals that the problem is
>>caused
>> > by deflection (bending) of the front stub axle, which causes the rotor
>>to
>> > knock back the pads and pistons. Even with flat rotors and properly
>> > adjusted bearings, the problem can still be severe.
>> >
>> > Mark Weathers (fellow FOT, more later) and I have developed a kit to
>> > correct this problem. The kit consists of a set of spacers and shims
>>that
>> > go between the hub bearings to stiffen the whole axle / hub assembly.
>>We
>> > have tested prototypes on two cars in competition and find that the kit
>> > eliminates 80 - 90% of the problem and completely transforms the
>>braking
>> > experience.
>> >
>> > Mark is gearing up to make these kits and is making them available to
>>FOT
>> > listers at a really low introductory price. The initial run will be
>> > available by the end of September. If you are interested, please
>>contact
>> > Mark immediately so he can set a run quantity.
>> >
>> > This kit may be purchased from:
>> >
>> > Mark@excalpm.com or Mark Weathers at 623-878-6800
>> >
>> > Introductory price, to FOT members only, is $40 / set,
>> > plus $5.00 shipping cost to anywhere in the USA via UPS ground (faster
>> > delivery upon request)
>> > Payment - cash or check within 10 days of shipment (Mark is a trusting
>>soul)
>> >
>> > Warranty: Return for full refund if not satisfied
>> >
>> > PLEASE SPECIFY WHETHER YOU HAVE SOUTHWICK OR STOCK HUBS
>> >
>> > We know that the FOT list is not intended to be used for commercial
>> > purposes, but we feel that for such an important safety advance, the
>>list
>> > will not object to this announcement or the fact that the price does
>> > include a small profit for the manufacturer.
>> >
>> > Further introduction of Mark: FOT member Mark Weathers and his partner
>> > Rick Harris own Excaliber Precision, a supplier of machined parts to
>>the
>> > aerospace industry. Their website is
>> >
>> > www.excalm.com.
>> >
>> > Mark has owned a TR6 since high school and being a racer and incurable
>> > tinkerer feels morally obligated to use the CNC capabilities of his
>>shop
>>to
>> > make Triumph parts! Future possible TR3 - 6 projects include stiffer
>>front
>> > stub axles,aluminum timing cover with cam access panel, adjustable
>>camber
>> > plates for TR4A-6 rear trailing arms, and other parts that FOT may
>>suggest.
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