Post by scott1969tr6 on Apr 10, 2023 11:12:35 GMT 12
Hi.
1.
The TR6 has front disc brakes as standard. I am looking at swapping the standard TR6 front calipers for Rover P6 3 pot front calipers. This will give approx. 40% more pad area. The Rover calipers fit straight into the TR6 caliper mounting holes without modification. They are both Girling brand units. In conjunction with this I will use slightly larger discs (11.5” vs. 10.94”).
From the LVVTA perspective is there anything I need to consider/cover?
2.
The TR6 has rear drum brakes as standard. I am looking at swapping the standard TR6 rear drum piston for a Morgan rear drum piston. The standard TR6 has a 0.7” diameter bore and the Morgan has a 0.875” diameter bore. Again, they are both Girling brand units and are available new off the shelf in the U.K.
From the LVVTA perspective is there anything I need to consider/cover?
3.
My TR6 has an aftermarket supercharger installed on it. This hinders the installation of the standard TR6 brake booster when I convert to RHD. It is not impossible, but is a very snug fit. So, I am looking at installing a dual diaphragm brake booster with a smaller overall diameter, which will not sit as close to the supercharger. It too looks like a simple install as I need to create fresh mounting holes for the RHD booster installation anyway.
From the LVVTA perspective is there anything I need to consider/cover?
I am currently rebuilding a 1969 Triumph TR6 I imported from the USA and am converting to RHD. I have a good handle on the LHD/RHD conversion but am also considering improving the brakes. There is a large amount of information online about simple upgrades with stock components. I am looking at the following 3 aspects of the brakes and would like some guidance please.
The TR6 has front disc brakes as standard. I am looking at swapping the standard TR6 front calipers for Rover P6 3 pot front calipers. This will give approx. 40% more pad area. The Rover calipers fit straight into the TR6 caliper mounting holes without modification. They are both Girling brand units. In conjunction with this I will use slightly larger discs (11.5” vs. 10.94”).
From the LVVTA perspective is there anything I need to consider/cover?
2.
The TR6 has rear drum brakes as standard. I am looking at swapping the standard TR6 rear drum piston for a Morgan rear drum piston. The standard TR6 has a 0.7” diameter bore and the Morgan has a 0.875” diameter bore. Again, they are both Girling brand units and are available new off the shelf in the U.K.
From the LVVTA perspective is there anything I need to consider/cover?
3.
My TR6 has an aftermarket supercharger installed on it. This hinders the installation of the standard TR6 brake booster when I convert to RHD. It is not impossible, but is a very snug fit. So, I am looking at installing a dual diaphragm brake booster with a smaller overall diameter, which will not sit as close to the supercharger. It too looks like a simple install as I need to create fresh mounting holes for the RHD booster installation anyway.
From the LVVTA perspective is there anything I need to consider/cover?
Thanks in advance for any direction given.
Regards. Scott