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Aeroweld3033

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I know this hasnt been a new subject since, oh I dont know, since the car was first designed, but is there any great TR7 brake upgrades that dont involve larger wheels ( I love my 13's) . larger calipers maybe? anything that you guys know of?
I would love to figure out a rear disc conversion after all the drum trouble ive had recently.

Thanks for any advice, Charlie
 
There used to be some kits that would fit, but because of the lack of quality 13 inch tires, all of the kits I know of require the fitment of larger wheels. You could fit TR8 calipers and rotors, but buying them new would cost almost as much as an upgraded Willwood kit. You could probably score a set of used TR8 brakes from someone who did a conversion. Expect to pay $300 plus for used. New TR8 rotors cost around $120 a piece. New TR8 calipers are unavailable, but you could use Ford Capri calipers(a direct bolt on). There is no commercially available bolt on rear disc kit I know of, but they are not that hard to self fab.
 
i put in an uprated servo/master brake cylinder. available from several vendors.
 
I was having trouble with the brakes on the TR7 fading in the mountains. I got a set of Hawk pads from the Wedge Shop. They really helped a lot, virtually eliminating the fade I had been experiencing in mountain driving. You might try that, it is a relatively cheap upgrade.

Dan B.
S. Charleston, WV
 
What specific problem are you trying to solve?

Pedal feel squishy or non-linear: braided flex hoses, replace fluid, bleed brakes.
Pedal effort to high: bigger servo.
Front to rear balance off: replace rear brake cylinders or change compound of brake pads or linings.
Too much fade: upgrade front pads or in severe cases upgrade braking system.
Locking up too easily: buy better tyres.

I seem to remember the front brakes of early TR7s were criticised when the cars were new but later cars were improved, the change being about the same time the 5 speed transmission was introduced, but I may be wrong, I am not a TR7 driver!
 
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