[Roadsters] Roadster Volvo Brake Caliper Conversion

[Eddie]

Hi Steve,

I can't help you with your problem, (wish I could) but your post 
intrigued me.  I had no idea you could put a Volvo caliper conversion on 
the roadsters!  What is the info about that?  What Volvo?  What  year, 
model, part numbers, etc?  I'm very curious to look into this.

Also, whats the main reason for doing it? 

Eddie

Steve WIx wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> I need some opinions on what to do with the Volvo brake caliper 
> conversion on my 1966 SPL311 roadster,   I've had the rotors turned to 
> the minimum diameter per the guidance at the 311s.org website, which 
> is a diameter of 11.05 inches.  However, when I bolt the calipers on, 
> the rotor doesn't turn. I've put in a couple of spacer washers, so I 
> don't think the rotor is locking up from the side.  It looks like the 
> rotor diameter is just a little too large and is causing the rotor to 
> lock up.  The obvious solution is to get the rotor turned more and 
> this is where I need a little help.
> For you folks who have run into this problem, was it actually the 
> rotor too large or is there something I'm missing?
> Any suggestions on the clearance width between the rotor and the Volvo 
> caliper?  I could probably assume the same as the original pads, but 
> with the rotors already turned down, I don't have an idea of the 
> original clearance.  Any suggestions or info here would be greatly 
> appreciated.
>
> Any suggestions on what diameter to turn the rotors?  My strategy 
> would be to subtract the the clearance plus a smidge more to come up 
> with a workable diameter.
>
> I'd hate to have to get the rotors turned a third time if I don't get 
> it right this time.
>
> Thanks
>
> Steve Wix
> Sandia Park, New Mexico
> sdwix at aol.com
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