I kind of have to concur with Bill. Given the light weight and modest
tire size of the Midget, rear disc brakes hardly seem like a
cost-effective or even moderately useful modification, except for an
all-out racer with seriously upgraded front brakes. Or did early Midgets
have front drum brakes? If so, I would think it would be relatively easy
and popular to swap in later front hubs and brake components. Anyway, I
guess my ignorance is showing... I dont have any reference books for
Midgets at hand, either...
William M. Gilroy had this to say:
>Dan wrote:
>>
>> Has anyone ever attempted to convert the drum brakes
>> of midgets to discs? If so, can anyone please direct
>> me on how to do so?
>>
>
>I was wondering if this is the best thing to do. I think
>that it would be better to increase the effectiveness of the
>front brakes as opposed to the rear brakes. Once the fronts
>are working better (better pads, bigger rotors, etc.) then
>work on the back. My understanding of this is brakes are
>biased so the front will lock first. If the backs are better
>then they would lock first and the locked wheel always wants
>to lead. This is just a couple of thoughts and I am by no
>means an expert in the area of braking.
>
>Bill Gilroy
>77 Midget
>90 Shar-Pei
>
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