Terry could you explain the mods done to the mounts and how you did it? I mean i
don't know the best way to open up the centre hole and redrill the mounting
holes. I've welded up the mount holes and thats all i've done so far.
Michael
Terry & Heather wrote:
> Pete,
> You're correct on the holes so I'm thinking I was flogged a grinding wheel
> that was a bit soft. I had to buy a new one to do the last set of brackets I
> machined as I had a drill bit wheel in the grinder that wouldn't have done
> the job at all.
>
> Has anyone got tips on what grade grinding wheel is best for these brackets
> as I have a few more to make up.
>
> regards
> Terry
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> Liebig
> Sent: Sunday, 2 July 2000 7:41 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: RE: 4 spot calliper brackets
>
> Terry,
>
> Actually, I thought they were pretty soft! Especially for the re-drilling of
> the holes.
>
> I really don't reckon the rear brakes do that much on a 510 anyway. I find
> that the back tends to lock up very easily if I crank much bias rearward.
> The front seems to be where it all matters. It would be interesting to put a
> "line lock" in one day and see how it goes with ONLY front brakes!!
>
> PL
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> Sent: Saturday, 1 July 2000 15:25
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: RE: 4 spot calliper brackets
>
> Pete,
> I don't know whether the steel that the R31 rear bracket are made out is
> indicative of the engineering requirements but you would have noticed that
> when you grind a pair of them to fit a 1600 the end result is a very 2nd
> hand grinding wheel.
>
> Terry
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> Liebig
> Sent: Saturday, 1 July 2000 3:24 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: RE: 4 spot caliper brackets
>
> Wojee,
>
> I just used "free machining mild steel". Depends on the design of the
> bracket though. Mine were just straight, flat pieces about 6" or so long,
> about 2" wide and 14mm thick. (sorry about the imperial/metric mix!)
>
> 'later
> PL
>
> Hi fellas,
> Has anyone on the list have any experience with fabricating caliper brakets?
> I am interested in what material particularily? One piece? Two piece?
> Any information would be greatly appreciated.
> Thank you.
> Wojee :O)
>
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