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Author:  GMJ [ Fri Mar 11, 2005 3:34 pm ]
Post subject:  Braking decisions
I have a dilema, and would like to get some inputs from you guys.

I am about to start restoring a 1963 Mini with a 1310 and have a couple of options for the braking.
I have a set of both 10" Contessas and 12" Rover minilites. I also have metro turbo brakes and some KAD calipers for non-vented discs under 10"wheels.

Question is what way do I go? I want to run without flares, do I go the 10s with KAD calipers or 12s with Metro Turbo and sell the ones I don't use.

What do you think? Car will be my toy and not see daily use with the odd track day.

Cheers
Author:  benjamin [ Fri Mar 11, 2005 3:50 pm ]
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ill buy your kads if you want :wink:
Author:  GMJ [ Fri Mar 11, 2005 4:05 pm ]
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I know that Benjamin!
They are the earlier cast type rather than then new billet ones but still should be good.

Thanks
Author:  benjamin [ Fri Mar 11, 2005 4:13 pm ]
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if it were my choice i like the 10'' wheels better but id say that the metro would give you better braking as they are vented and bigger discs. they both look good but the 10'' wheels would prob stick out from the gaurd where the rover 12'' wheels can be run without flares

hope this helps :wink:
Author:  GMJ [ Fri Mar 11, 2005 4:18 pm ]
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Yeah I am leaning towards the 10s, I can always put spacers in and run the KADs with 7.9" vented discs.

If I go the 10's I'll still want to not have flares. (maybe put some on for the rego inspection!)
Author:  benjamin [ Fri Mar 11, 2005 4:28 pm ]
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machine down the metro discs and buy the spacers for the kads and youl have some pretty good brakes :wink:
Author:  gafmo [ Fri Mar 11, 2005 5:24 pm ]
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I'd Like those Kads Also for my Ten"s set up.. 8)
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