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Scoop

Post subject: 7.9" Vented Brakes

Posted: Sat Aug 16, 2014 6:59 pm

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Hi guys,
Wondering if anyone is running the 7.9" vented rotors with 4 pot calipers under LP883 or LP918 rims?
Secondly, do you need to alter anything with the hydraulics (master cylinder, bias) when running these?
Thanks

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davem

Post subject: Re: 7.9" Vented Brakes

Posted: Sat Aug 16, 2014 7:40 pm

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I don't think u will be able to run 7.9's under those rims. I'm running vented 4 pot 7.9 brakes and they clear my 10x6 split rims with ease maybe 1/2 inch clearance. I've tried them with a set of contessas and it fits but by the slimmest of margins, maybe a 1mm clearance. Anyway interested to here what others have to say. I think if you search google and look up kad brake template there is a printable drawing which gives you a good idea what brakes will fit. I didn't have to alter anything with my hydraulics. Hope this helps.

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simon k

Post subject: Re: 7.9" Vented Brakes

Posted: Sat Aug 16, 2014 8:34 pm

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not a chance....

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Scoop

Post subject: Re: 7.9" Vented Brakes

Posted: Sat Aug 16, 2014 10:28 pm

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simon k wrote:

not a chance....

Bugger. Looks like the deluxe misses out and the van gets an upgrade with 12s

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Scoop

Post subject: Re: 7.9" Vented Brakes

Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2014 8:29 pm

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I have a set of contessa's on the shelf, would they fit?

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simon k

Post subject: Re: 7.9" Vented Brakes

Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2014 10:18 pm

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Scoop wrote:

I have a set of contessa's on the shelf, would they fit?

I don't think so, wide offset contessas will fit over non-vented minispares 4 pots. I tried some different wheels over some minisport vented 7.9's at Hay last year when Neil from Cooper S Imports had some. None of the 10" wheels I tried fitted

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Scoop

Post subject: Re: 7.9" Vented Brakes

Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2014 10:36 pm

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Not much point offering 7.9s then. Might as well go with 8.4. :roll:

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