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Originally posted by Gus Meyjes
Thanks Jay,
I appreciate the help. What do you suggest fitting in the rear if you want discs instead of the drums?
Gus
Gus
Have I misinterpretted your quote
Why do you want to fit discs to the rear ? or are you asking what linings to fit to the rear if one fits discs up front?
As you know, 75% to 80% of your braking is done by the front brakes so the rear brakes do very little, by fitting discs to the rear wheels with such a light weight car as the Ace you will just flat spot the rear tyres.
Even by fitting a Bias pedal box and adjusting you are not really going to gain any better braking.
Well adjusted Alfin Drums all round are more than adaquate for normal road use, granted discs up front stop a wee bit quicker and are more efficient, therefor brake fade comes a lot latter when pushing very hard or are on the track.
It is important to set up and carefully adjust the rear brakes and hand brake, You then get better braking all round and a much firmer brake pedal.
Use of braided brake lines (Covered in rubber for the authentic look) will improve the feel through the pedal as the braided pipe/s do not expand like the rubber pipes.
Competition brake linings are good for the track especially when at full working temperature, However they are not advisable for road use as they are not very effecient when cold, especially in the winter months, " Brown trousers and cycle clips come to mind "
Hope the above answers a few questions.
Last but not least, Jay, stand in the corner and write 100 times, " I must pay more attention and not be side tracked"
Seriously ... ... Are the TR3 brake discs & calipers etc the same as those employed by AC or did AC have specials made for the Ace & Aceca ??
Keith