Triumph Sports Cars

engine swaps and other performance upgrades, plus "factory" V8s (Stag and TR8)

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TR5 Nutter
HARRY DENT

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Registered:
09/20/2016 05:33AM

Main British Car:
rear disc conversion for TR5/6 IRS
Posted by: TR5 Nutter
Date: September 21, 2016 04:16AM

Can someone, who has fitted this conversion tell me if it makes a real difference on a road car.A brake manufacturer over here ( England) does not think so.
Although he has not done one for our Triumph TR5/6. I do like improving my TR5 and the rear disc conversion appeals to me.
I have fitted four pot callipers,vented disc's,bigger stub axle kit,power steering (hydraulic), EFI fuel injection amongst other creature comforts.

So is the rear disc conversion worth doing??
Regards TR5 nutter


rficalora
Rob Ficalora
Willis, TX
(2764 posts)

Registered:
10/24/2007 02:46PM

Main British Car:
'76 MGB w/CB front, Sebring rear, early metal dash Ford 302

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Re: rear disc conversion for TR5/6 IRS
Posted by: rficalora
Date: September 21, 2016 08:41AM

Depends what you're after. Most of your braking comes from the front brakes. If you aren't racing or doing extended periods of spirited driving, you aren't likely to be experiencing brake fade on the rear - especially with your upgraded front brakes. If you are autocrossing you might lose a few pounds with the swap, not sure.

Not all mods are done for performance though. If you like the cool factor or being different, go for it.


BlownMGB-V8
Jim Blackwood
9406 Gunpowder Rd., Florence, KY 41042
(6469 posts)

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10/23/2007 12:59PM

Main British Car:
1971 MGB Blown,Injected,Intercooled Buick 340/AA80E/JagIRS

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Re: rear disc conversion for TR5/6 IRS
Posted by: BlownMGB-V8
Date: September 21, 2016 12:17PM

Also, usually pads are easier to replace than shoes so if you do a lot of miles that can be a factor.

Jim
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