What you have is called "Triumph spindle flex" In hard turns the rotor
pushes the pistons back in the caliper. The first pump of the pedal
pushes the pistons back out with no braking effect. Takes two pumps to
get brakes.
I race a TR3 and have learned after certain turns and before the next
turn,
Left foot brake to push the pistons back to the rotor. Also confuses the
hell out of those behind you. The spindle is too small for the load. You
can also install a one-way pressure valve that holds pressure on the
line. Helps a little but also causes the brakes to "drag" a little. I
think Wilwood makes some of the valves. Learn to use that left foot or
install a larger spindle.
Dean Tetterton
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From: owner-tvr@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-tvr@autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of jon
Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2003 5:54 PM
To: tvr@autox.team.net
Subject:
Hi all, I'm new to the list. I have two TVR's.
1973 2500M, set up for Buick/Olds 215, currently not running.
1979 3000S, with 4.2l Rover engine and 5.0 Mustang MAF EFI, T5, 12"
Wilwoods
front and 300ZX disk brakes rear and side by side brake masters, 15"
Compomotive MLs with Kumho Victoracers. This is my play car and I've
attended BMW track days at Portland (OR) International Raceway as well
as
other clubs' events. This car is a blast, well beyond my capabilities.
I've
never won the people's choice at the All British Field Meet, though last
summer placed third in the giant slallom in the "Big bore other" class.
Does
anyone run sticky tires on their TR-6 suspended car and experience no
brake
pedal after hard turns?
Yeah, I know, we're not to mess with our cars like I do. Maybe I won't
be
kicked off the list right away. Jon
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