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Re: [Healeys] 100 Front Disks

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Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100 Front Disks
From: David P via Healeys <healeys@autox.team.net>
Date: Mon, 1 Nov 2021 12:53:03 -0600
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I had them on my 100 (RIP)... Frankly, I wasn't all that impressed. I'd 
look into using the Healey brackets and see if Wilwood has calipers to 
fit..  if I was doing it again..

On 11/1/2021 12:42 PM, Bob Spidell via Healeys wrote:
> Anyone put front disk brakes on a 100? I'm looking at the DWM kit, but 
> I imagine there are alternatives (not least for cheaper shipping, and 
> no customs hassles). I've seen/read about disks on early 6-cyl cars, 
> in particular greater braking effort (no big deal; my legs need every 
> workout they can get). Also, do the kits fit under stock 48-spokers?
>
> What got me thinking is my BN2's brakes are OK, for all drums, but 
> when I stomp on them the car pivots hard right. I caught the first new 
> episode of Wheeler Dealers where the new host--Marc somebody--had the 
> same problem with an early Mini, solved with disks.
>
> TIA,
> Bob
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