Chris,
In terms of braking performance, I highly recommend going to rear discs. You
can get new calipers for under $100 apiece. I have Dale's setup, which is
now going for $650. (http://www.dalesresto.com/parts.html) It doesn't use
the Fiat rotor (I think it's an Audi 100) and you will have to open up the
center to get it to fit the hub. The offset of the rotor is important, so
figure out where you want to end up and pick one accordingly. Then make the
adapter plate position the calipers to match. I can email you some pictures
of my setup I you like.
Bob Palmer
rpalmer@ucsd.edu
rpalmer@brobeck.com
rpalmerbob@adelphia.net
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From: owner-tigers@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-tigers@autox.team.net]On
Behalf Of Chris Hill
Sent: Saturday, November 02, 2002 3:14 AM
To: Tigers
Subject: #2
So, this guy also has a Fiat 128 convertible in his yard, one wheel off on
the
back. The caliper on that side looks good, the disc a bit rusty, but
probably
salvagable. What do I need in order to do the rear disc trick. Is it worth
it relative to buying a Wilwood setup or doing one of the things Derek has
written about? (budgetary constraints are a factor!). Thanks!
Chris Hill
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