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Just a thought -- I just did the switch to disc brakes for the Tunebug (from a 74 Midget) using standard Spridget brakes. I can lock them up with a good stomp. I certainly don't feel the need for more brakes.
 
I think that big-brake kit is for the serious competition setup! Just like Drew, I converted to a Spridget disc brake setup and find it more than adequate (and cost-effective!)!
 
I thought about this but I'm leaning toward 4 wheel discs instead. A friend is custom fabricating us rear disc set ups.
We'll still be all Brit in the set up.
I know the seller. Bought my BE from him. I bought my HS4s from him as well. Good guy. Check out his list of buyer comments. 100% satisfied customers, myself included.
 
I have a modified Bug eye that will need all the stopping power it can muster. The Bugeye has a 289 ford motor installed in the chassis..so it probably has an additional 150-200 lbs to contend with, plus higher speeds will surly be reach. the rear has a 57 OLDs rear end which I am going to switch out with a Ford 8.8 drum set up
 
mightymidget said:
I have a modified Bug eye that will need all the stopping power it can muster. The Bugeye has a 289 ford motor installed in the chassis..so it probably has an additional 150-200 lbs to contend with, plus higher speeds will surly be reach. the rear has a 57 OLDs rear end which I am going to switch out with a Ford 8.8 drum set up
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Holy Cow Batman! You might need this type of brakes and a chute!
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This set up was invented for SCCA racing, I raced on this set up, made aluminum hubs for this set up before, and installed this set up on a few race cars, I've got plenty of experiecne with it. It more than is needed for a A series street car, but owrked well on the race cars. I can see why you would want to do this for a V8 conversion, warning they are a PITA to install, no two alike, acess to lathe and mill comes in real handy with this conversion. The ebay auction looks a bit junky/crusty for the money, I would pass, Winner Circle has the rotor/hub adapter in aluminum, and you use a MGB caliper (all MGB year models were the same) and a spitfire rotor (all years were the same as well, but don't use a GT6 rotor, they will not work for this conversion. Peter May Enginering in the UK, also offers a even higher level kit using vented rotors and Willwood 4 puck calipers, more money of course, but for sure cool, still way too much brake for the street in a normal 4 cylinder applications.
 
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