Re^2 RE: Disc Brake kits

["Smith, Kirby A" <kirby.a.smith@lmco.com>]

ejfluhr@austin.ibm.com (Fluhr) aka Eric wrote:
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Pat Martin writes:
>I do not know about the Big Reds but I have heard that Wildwoods have no 
>piston seals which means rebuilding on a yearly basis.  Is this true?  If
it 
>is than what alternatives are there that do not have this problem?  

I know this thread is about brakes for the larger chassis cars, but I
would be interested in knowing what the alternatives are for the 4000/Coupe
models.  G60s and Wilwoods seem to be the only options, if even that.

If anyone knows of another alternative, please speak up.
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I've wondered that myself.  In particular, if one wanted to remain with
14-inch wheels, even the G60s would not work.  Has anyone evaluated the
possibility of using a second pair of standard piston assemblies on the
opposite side of the rotors?  This would double the swept area and keep the
present wheel clearance.  I would expect one would need a mounting bracket
welded someplace appropriate, and a brake line with a T fitting.  Obviously,
this would be less optimal for racing than a larger rotor and larger wheel
with lower section height, but for street, there might at least be some
chance of getting to the point of incipient lockup on my RE-71s without the
impetus of panic. 

                .... Kirby   (Kirby A. Smith)
                              2 x 1988 90q
                          New Hampshire USA