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Subject: [TR] Brake upgrades on 55 TR2
From: A Daniel Cronin <adcronin@ameritech.net>
Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2007 07:39:41 -0800 (PST)
First, thanks to Randall and John for their responses on "Knock-back" as 
relates to Toyota caliper conversion.  Revington TR had advised me to avoid the 
Toyota calipers due to excessive knock-back...........
   
  I am going to list the brake upgrades I am considering and would be 
interested in the experiences, feedback of list members, especially those who 
have had experience in various upgrades.
   
  RATCO is building a new frame for me and will be installing TR4A-6 lower 
suspension mounts and 4A spring tower for the late 6 suspension components I 
plan to install.  Was thinking of swapping out the late 6 calipers and disks 
for: Toyota 4-pot or spending $$$ on alloy 4-pots.  Then there is the "?" of 
std. 12mm slotted or 22-24mm ventilated disks.  I will be going to alloy front 
hubs and am wondering if going to the alloy 4-pots, 12mm disks and the 
resulting reduced unsprung weight will be sufficient benefit to offset the  $$$ 
of the alloys???
   
  Plan to install Revingtons split brake kit and dual line servo.  Would 
install a brake line pressure switch to modulate the front to rear pressures.
   
  At the rear I am strongly considering going with Revingtons disk brake 
conversion for Girling solid axles as well.  He may be using modified Spitfire 
components in this upgrade.  There are lots of other things I plan to do on 
TS6927L, but will save those for another chapter.  Any thoughts, suggestions, 
rebuttal or general discussion will be appreciated.
   
  Dan Cronin


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