Andrew Mace wrote:
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> On Thu, 27 Mar 1997, Creig & Kay Houghtaling wrote:
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> > The fellow also had the good idea to retrofit the 1500 front brake
> > calipers because they were larger. Good idea, but it won't work. Wheel
> > clearance is not enough and they rub the wheels.
>
> Creig, Barry: I'm confused on this last statement. What wheels are they
> that don't clear the calipers? The stock steel wheels -- at least the 4.5"
> versions -- should clear any caliper. And I also know that the 3.5"
> Herald/earlier Spitfire wheels will clear the Mk.3 and later caliper, as
> that is the wheel width Spitfires used until 1970.
>
> Perhaps this is either a non-Triumph caliper or whatever wheels have an
> incorrect offset? Barry, any thoughts?
>
> --Andy
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Andy,
I put the later model calipers on my '61. I had to do a little filing to
get them to clear the wheels, but they seem to work fine. However, I'm
still running the stock wheels, and haven't put many miles on since the
switch.
Cheers,
John Matthews
'61 & '65 Heralds
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