Front brake drums
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andrew_27
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Front brake drums
Hi, Does anyone know whether Toledo front drums are the same as Marina ones? I'm having trouble finding a new pair
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Carledo
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Re: Front brake drums
Marina ones are wider, I know the shoes are the same as an HA Viva van but these have a different wheel PCD
I have a used pair of Toledo front drums, in fact I have the whole assemblies with uprights, hubs, cylinders, shoes etc from project SB that I converted to disc. PM me if you are interested.
Steve
I have a used pair of Toledo front drums, in fact I have the whole assemblies with uprights, hubs, cylinders, shoes etc from project SB that I converted to disc. PM me if you are interested.
Steve
'73 2 door Toledo with Vauxhall Carlton 2.0 8v engine (The Carledo)
'78 Sprint Auto with Vauxhall Omega 2.2 16v engine (The Dolomega)
'72 Triumph 1500FWD in Slate Grey, Now with RWD and Carledo powertrain!
Maverick Triumph, Servicing, Repairs, Electrical, Recomissioning, MOT prep, Trackerjack brake fitting service.
Apprentice served Triumph Specialist for 50 years. PM for more info or quotes.
'78 Sprint Auto with Vauxhall Omega 2.2 16v engine (The Dolomega)
'72 Triumph 1500FWD in Slate Grey, Now with RWD and Carledo powertrain!
Maverick Triumph, Servicing, Repairs, Electrical, Recomissioning, MOT prep, Trackerjack brake fitting service.
Apprentice served Triumph Specialist for 50 years. PM for more info or quotes.
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Cov1500
Re: Front brake drums
sorry to jump in, but I was wondering wether it is possible to upgrade the drum brakes without changing to disks. Can 'bigger' drums be adapted to fit? (along with braided hoses, better compound shoe material, different bore master/slave cylinders?)
Well.......
I suppose if money was no object, you could commission a set of finned alloy brake drums.
Me, I wouldn't go that way, I would convert to calipers and vented discs.
Ian.
Me, I wouldn't go that way, I would convert to calipers and vented discs.
Ian.
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Jon Tilson
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Re: Front brake drums
What on earth is the reason for not converting to discs with so many bits around to help....
Jonners
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Cov1500
Re: Front brake drums
brake upgrades are a way off yet, just wanting to see if anyone else had explored the option.
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Carledo
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Re: Front brake drums
Basically, no one would upgrade a drum assembly when a much more efficient disc upgrade (or 3) is readily available.
Steve
Steve
'73 2 door Toledo with Vauxhall Carlton 2.0 8v engine (The Carledo)
'78 Sprint Auto with Vauxhall Omega 2.2 16v engine (The Dolomega)
'72 Triumph 1500FWD in Slate Grey, Now with RWD and Carledo powertrain!
Maverick Triumph, Servicing, Repairs, Electrical, Recomissioning, MOT prep, Trackerjack brake fitting service.
Apprentice served Triumph Specialist for 50 years. PM for more info or quotes.
'78 Sprint Auto with Vauxhall Omega 2.2 16v engine (The Dolomega)
'72 Triumph 1500FWD in Slate Grey, Now with RWD and Carledo powertrain!
Maverick Triumph, Servicing, Repairs, Electrical, Recomissioning, MOT prep, Trackerjack brake fitting service.
Apprentice served Triumph Specialist for 50 years. PM for more info or quotes.