Just remember the 200B struts have to go on the opposite side in a 1600 or
can un foul on the steering.
I run the 180B booster and have found that allright. Is the 200B booster
larger? If it is it may be harder to fit in and may come close to the clutch
master cylinder.
Regards
Eric
----- Original Message -----
From: Derek Franklin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, 1 May 2000 14:30
Subject: Re: Fw: Brake conversions
> Daniel,
>
> the 200B conversion uses the 200B struts from the strut cartridge down.
You
> can use the springs you already have and the strut tops ( may need spring
compressors
> ).
> The 200B struts using the 1600 springs will lower the car between 1/2" and
1&1/2"
> depending on the current strut ( measure the tube between the lower spring
seat
> and the stub-axle assembly to see how much ).
> The rotor is solid, 10" ( stock is 9" ) diameter, thicker and the calipers
are
> single piston semi-floating calipers, like most modern production car
calipers
> ( eg commodore ).
> Booster is a matter of personal taste - getting the master cylinder and
bias
> valve set up is the key. Anyone got tips on a master cylinder for this
conversion
> ?
> FWIW, I'm using my wagon's stock ( 7/8" ) tandem master with the VL Turbo
calipers
> - not perfect but not bad either.
>
> There's a 240K twin piston 10.5" brake setup that sounds pretty damn good
for
> a 1600, but may not work with 13" rims....anyone ?
>
> DBA may sell cross-drilled rotors for either of these, just check with a
catalogue
> or supplier.
>
> Hope that helps you out, good luck !
> DF
>
> >I was checking out the 200B brake conversion on the adelaide 1600 club =
> >webpage and wondered what struts are required? Can you use the 1600 =
> >struts or do you have to have the 200B struts. If the 200B struts are a
=
>
> >requirement, can 1600 springs be adapted to them(my lowered springs are =
> >only two months old) Is the rotor solid, cross drilled or ventilated? =
> >Is it a single, double or four(probably not) piston caliper? Is the =
> >200B booster a strict requirement or would a 180B booster(which I =
> >already have) or even the 1600 booster be fine for this configuration? I
=
>
> >already have a set of 240K struts and brakes lying around but I'm =
> >wondering if the 200B conversion would be far more worthwile? I would =
> >consider the 200B conversion if the advantages over the 240K conversion.
=
>
> > Sorry for all the questions but unfortunately the VL commdore(awesome =
> >brake setup though) option is out 'cause I have 13 inch rims, just =
> >purchased and don't have the money or need to be buying new ones in the =
> >forseeable future.
>
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