[TR] TR2 front brake conversion

[dave]

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 at autox.team.net> On Behalf Of John Deluca
Sent: Thursday, April 1, 2021 12:18 PM
To: <triumphs at autox.team.net> <triumphs at 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 “cookbook recipe” 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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