vented front disc and steering rack
vented front disc and steering rack
Hi my car needs all new front brakes and was thinking of going for vented disc types any info on the way to convert would be very helpful and also my steering rack is not good so needs replacing again any help please
Thanks Paul
Thanks Paul
Paul
There was quite a lot of discussion here on the Brembo brake thread http://sunbeamtiger.co.uk/forum/viewtop ... ght=brembo
Willwood also make a kit now for the Tiger. If you go to their webb site you should find all the info needed. Probably not a lot more expensive than the used Brembo set up due to the machine work needed.
With the steering rack there were some new ones built over there to the standard Tiger specs'.
Then there is the midget rack conversion which Dean had kits for.
You can also use a Mazda mx5 rack if you want to go power steering, or you could turn it into a manual rack if you didn't want a power rack.
I have just converted my Tiger with a mx5 rack and love it.
Sounds like you have been having trouble with steering racks ?.
There was quite a lot of discussion here on the Brembo brake thread http://sunbeamtiger.co.uk/forum/viewtop ... ght=brembo
Willwood also make a kit now for the Tiger. If you go to their webb site you should find all the info needed. Probably not a lot more expensive than the used Brembo set up due to the machine work needed.
With the steering rack there were some new ones built over there to the standard Tiger specs'.
Then there is the midget rack conversion which Dean had kits for.
You can also use a Mazda mx5 rack if you want to go power steering, or you could turn it into a manual rack if you didn't want a power rack.
I have just converted my Tiger with a mx5 rack and love it.
Sounds like you have been having trouble with steering racks ?.
Hi yes trying to rebuild front suspension and brakes and rack etc yes I was thinking of the wilwood brake conversion so I will email them to find out if there is a stockist in the UK , with the steering rack very mixed messages from sunbeam spares companys so don't know do like the idea of mg rack don't know who does it over here my old one is ford I think
Thanks Paul
Thanks Paul
Hi Paul, you might want to have a read of the 'Classic Motorsorts' magazine Tiger restoration. They originally fitted a Midget rack but went back to standard, they also fitted Willwood front brakes.
As an alternative you might want to give Hi Spec in Dartford Kent a ring, as they are in the process of making a kit of parts to fit 4 piston aluminium calipers and 260mm diameter vented discs, should be finished in a couple of weeks.
As an alternative you might want to give Hi Spec in Dartford Kent a ring, as they are in the process of making a kit of parts to fit 4 piston aluminium calipers and 260mm diameter vented discs, should be finished in a couple of weeks.
Dave Puzey
1965 Midnight Blue Tiger
1967 Mid Grey SWB Land Rover
Used to own 1985 Targa Red Rover 3500 TP Vitesse
1965 Midnight Blue Tiger
1967 Mid Grey SWB Land Rover
Used to own 1985 Targa Red Rover 3500 TP Vitesse
Certainly would recommend 4 pot calipers with vented discs. The stock setup is woefully inadequate for today's traffic. Can't believe I once visited the Nurburgring with standard barkes, that was pitiful! Quite a few companies now do aftermarket brakes, no kits though specific to the Tiger so some 'adjustment' needed to make it all work.
I hear from David Herning Motorsport that Burton Power do very attractive priced aluminium 4 pot calipers, from the MK2 Escort me thinks.
Quick rack from the early MG Midget/Sprite is a fab conversion, that married to power steering is an awesome combination - highly recommend it!
I hear from David Herning Motorsport that Burton Power do very attractive priced aluminium 4 pot calipers, from the MK2 Escort me thinks.
Quick rack from the early MG Midget/Sprite is a fab conversion, that married to power steering is an awesome combination - highly recommend it!
Hi and thanks for your replies I will give the place a ring in Kent and also its worth giving Dave herning a ring his place is only 20 mins from me and with the rack I may try and find a original as not sure about mg type , would be nice to get out in the car again as been sitting for 2 years .
Many thanks Paul
Many thanks Paul
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No the Alfa Brembo caliper is 100mm between centre's for mounting bolt's. Where the Peugeot brembo's are 85mm same as all early Girling caliper's.
Willwood do a kit for the tiger, part number 140-11743 it includes hub's. I was quoted £900.00 + vat http://www.wilwood.com/Pdf/howtostories ... nstall.pdf
Willwood do a kit for the tiger, part number 140-11743 it includes hub's. I was quoted £900.00 + vat http://www.wilwood.com/Pdf/howtostories ... nstall.pdf