Triumphrat

TBSstunta · 12-24-2004

Not sure who else sells them, but just spend some time googling for distributors.

TBSstunta · 12-24-2004

Not sure who else sells them, but just spend some time googling for distributors.

MickMaguire · 12-27-2004

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On 2004-12-24 14:56, cafetbird wrote:
Hmmm.... "coning" occurs as the front end flexes and the braking system refuses to flex accordingly, thus wearing the top of the rotor faster than the bottom, correct?

"Coning" (or "belling") is when the rotor gets so hot under braking that it becomes "cone shaped" (as opposed to it's normal flat state). This is caused by the braking surface expanding under the heat while the rotor center stays cold. This in turn stops the pads sitting flat on the rotor, and so results in fade. Floating rotors allow the braking surface to expand in a uniform manner and so stay flat because the manner of attachment provides movement between the carrier and the braking surface. You are right in that coning will produce uneven rotor wear, it can also lead to permanent warpage and cracking.

MickMaguire · 12-27-2004

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On 2004-12-24 14:56, cafetbird wrote:
Hmmm.... "coning" occurs as the front end flexes and the braking system refuses to flex accordingly, thus wearing the top of the rotor faster than the bottom, correct?

"Coning" (or "belling") is when the rotor gets so hot under braking that it becomes "cone shaped" (as opposed to it's normal flat state). This is caused by the braking surface expanding under the heat while the rotor center stays cold. This in turn stops the pads sitting flat on the rotor, and so results in fade. Floating rotors allow the braking surface to expand in a uniform manner and so stay flat because the manner of attachment provides movement between the carrier and the braking surface. You are right in that coning will produce uneven rotor wear, it can also lead to permanent warpage and cracking.

vonbonds · 12-28-2004

I guess I didn't phrase my question clearly. Are there any other options for upgrading our Tbird brakes other than the 4 and 6 pot caliper brakes on Jack Lilley such as brakes from a Honda whatever or a Yamaha doohickey? I would like to upgrade my brakes but not looking to drop $1K into it

MickMaguire · 12-28-2004

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On 2004-12-28 11:04, vonbonds wrote:
I guess I didn't phrase my question clearly. Are there any other options for upgrading our Tbird brakes other than the 4 and 6 pot caliper brakes on Jack Lilley such as brakes from a Honda whatever or a Yamaha doohickey? I would like to upgrade my brakes but not looking to drop $1K into it

I did find out that Brembo do a brake upgrade for the TBird but I was unable to find a supplier/price in the US - it is likely to be over $1k though.

I haven't found any cheap ways yet vonbonds. The only other options I have seen are harrison 6 pots or doing as Scot has done and swapping the entire front end for the from a TBS (can you say "hen's teeth?")

[ This message was edited by: MickMaguire on 2004-12-29 09:28 ]

cafetbird · 12-29-2004

....and if weight is an issue for you, that front end swap might not be the best way to go.... all that extra junk is heavy! I would say the Berringer and the 6 pots options are worth considering.

TBSstunta · 12-29-2004

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On 2004-12-28 11:54, MickMaguire wrote:
I did find out that Brembo do a brake upgrade for the TBird but I was unable to find a supplier/price in the US - it is likely to be over $1k though.

Not necessarily, I sincerely doubt that it is some special calliper, more likely one of their regular callipers and some bracket. I bet you can land that caliper pretty cheap on ebay.

MickMaguire · 12-29-2004

It is a standard caliper and adapter bracket - the kicker is that you can only buy it as a kit which includes caliper and a new floating rotor. They will not sell the bracket seperately, nor do they list the part numbers of the rotor or caliper etc. seperately - or so I have been told.