The easier conversion or upgrade might/would be to add a brake booster.
Pretty cheap and easy enough to plumb in.. I agree with Dave.. drums
will lock up all four if proper maintained.. DaveP
On 4/1/2021 1:44 PM, dave wrote:
> TR2s are wonderful quirky old things. Beware the quest to "modernize" it
> with discs, rack n pinion steering and the like. That is chasing a rainbow.
>
> There is no good reason to do that unless you are racing. Drum brakes are
> adequate to stop the car and keep it original, if you keep the drums in
> shape. They do fade faster than disc, but is that an issue?
>
> Or are you doing this because you have brake problems and have not properly
> diagnosed/repaired the problem? brake problems are often due to bad hoses.
> Switch to SS and see if that helps.
>
> Please read this: https://mgaguru.com/mgtech/brakes/bt202.htm
>
> Yes, it is about MGA, but they are very similar cars and I believe the logic
> here is the same.
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Triumphs <triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net> On Behalf Of John Deluca
> Sent: Thursday, April 1, 2021 12:18 PM
> To: <triumphs@autox.team.net> <triumphs@autox.team.net>
> Subject: [TR] TR2 front brake conversion
>
> Listers,
> Am considering converting my 1955 TR2 to front disc brakes. Have read in
> forums what some folks have done. I could not see a one best way. Does
> anyone have a â??cookbook recipeâ?? of the parts needed, procedures, etc. for
> a reliable conversion? I know this is asking a lot and any suggestions are
> appreciated.
> John DeLuca
>
>
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