Thanks Errol
I have just finished strengthening a pair of 240K struts, welded on the
threaded tube and fitted adjustable platforms and had them anodised.
Think I'll stick with VT twin spots. When I run out of breaks and become
part of the flora I'll put on four pots during the rebuild.
As a matter of interest I am also a TR7 V8 nut, and TriumphRover spares in
Vic? are currently selling AP aluminium 4 pot calipers for $100 each. I
dont know the dimension though.
Brad HALLETT
Ipswich, Qld
----- Original Message -----
From: "Errol Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2000 7:45 PM
Subject: Re: Sumitomo Calipers for a 1600 ???
> Brad,
> To use the Z32 calipers you need an additional 18-20 mm X offset on your
> rims (the distance between the axle mounting flange and the spokes etc) to
> allow for the extra caliper width. Also the mounting lugs are 100mm
spacing
> so GTS skyline struts or others? are the go, or make up dogbones to fit on
> 90mm mounting struts. I have used the GTS skyline struts and discs and
> replaced the GTS single piston slider caliper with the Z 32 4 spots. This
> is a relatively cheap way to get a good light 4 spot caliper that has
> easily available pads etc compared to ARP, Tilton, Willwood etc and I
> believe they are just as effective if set up correctly.
> Cheers
> Feral Errol
>
>
> ----------
> > From: Brad HALLETT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Subject: Re: Sumitomo Calipers for a 1600 ???
> > Date: Wednesday, May 17, 2000 4:24
> >
> > I have looked at the Z32's, and wouldn't mind adapting them on but I
> think I
> > would need 15's and a special offset???
> >
> > Once again mybe you can advise Errol, as I havent taken any measurements
> >
> > Brad HALLETT
> > Ipswich, Qld
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Errol Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2000 9:21 PM
> > Subject: Re: Sumitomo Calipers for a 1600 ???
> >
> >
> > > Brad
> > > The Sumitomo's are cast iron. but not as heavy as Hilux cast, Volvo,
or
> > > Landcruiser. I do not know of any alloy four spots that will fit the
> 240K
> > > struts without making up dog bones to adapt them! The VT calipers are
> good
> > > compromise. If you really want a good alloy four spot then Z32 300ZX
> alloy
> > > 4 Piston (spot, pot) calipers mounted on GTS skyline struts and discs
> are
> > > the top setup! This combination weighs about the same as a stock
stanza
> > > 240K strut and brake setup!.
> > > Cheers
> > > Feral Errol
> > > ----------
> > > > From: Brad HALLETT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > > Subject: Re: Sumitomo Calipers for a 1600 ???
> > > > Date: Tuesday, May 16, 2000 8:08
> > > >
> > > > Are they alloy or cast Errol? What alloy 4 pots are around that will
> > bolt
> > > > onto 240K struts? I am looking at VT Commodore alloy twin pots but
> if
> > > there
> > > > is a simple 4 pot solution I will go for that.
> > > > Brad HALLETT
> > > > Ipswich, Qld
> > >
> > >
> >
>
>
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