[Fot] Race Car Brake Calipers

[Scott Janzen]

Brakes are definitely a limiting factor in many vintage cars.  One of the things that keep them vintage.  The rules for the three clubs below essentially say - calipers of the same size and number of pistons, rotors ditto.

SVRA says - 3. Alternate rotors and drums of the same diameter and thickness are permitted. Rotors may be drilled or grooved.
4. Alternate calipers or wheel cylinders must be of the same material, design and number of pistons as the original component. There must be no increase in the frictional surface of the pads or shoes 

VRG  - Brakes must be the original type (disc, drum), size, and design as supplied by the manufacturer, or listed option, for the model.  Updating from drum to disc will result in reclassification if eligibility timeline (e.g. 1960) is crossed.  Lining and pad materials are free.  Rotors may be drilled or grooved, but must be same diameter, thickness, and material as originally supplied.  Modern aftermarket calipers are not permitted.  

VDCA - Braking systems must be of the same type as standard for the year of manufacture or as homologated by the original manufacturer for that year.  Updating or backdating is not allowed.
1.       Aftermarket brake calipers are prohibited


On Dec 1, 2015, at 2:24 PM, STEPHEN BOROWSKI wrote:


Hello All,
I am starting the selection for front brakes on my TR4 racer. Naturally the old stock ones are out. Are the Toyota four piston calipers good enough? They are less expensive and easy to get, with disks and assorted pads. Which after market models work well and bolt wright in? Which disks work the best and last? 10 inch, 10.5 inch -- bigger or smaller?
All comments are welcome!
 
Thank You,
Steve & Matthew
Florida TR4 Racing
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