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Brake Drums
Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2002 7:57 pm
by David & Joyce Edgar
>At one time there were cast iron replacement drums available that worked
>much better, but didn't look original. I don't know if they are still
>available.
Datsun 240 cast iron drums fit. Just need the TC hole pattern
drilled into them. They don't look original in anyway but not overly
out of place either. They compliment the Datsun steering box very
nicely.
David Edgar, TC 5108
El Cajon, California
Re: Brake Drums
Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2002 5:46 am
by CFritz7001@aol.com
I believe that NTG Services in the UK offers cast iron drums for TCs. Since
they cost nearly as much as the Alfins, I opted to go with the Alfins, and
have been very pleased with them. IMHO, the steel originals are practically
useless after relatively low mileages.
Regards,
Carl Fritz
TC # 6756 (Betsy)
VA # 2009 S (Abigail)
Gainesville, Florida
Brake drums
Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2002 12:48 pm
by David & Joyce Edgar
>By far the better method is to grind the drums.
Mike Goodman's MG service in Van Nuys, California has a TC brake drum
grinder set up. Not all TC drums are worth saving though. Depends
how bad they are.
He also had (and still may have) Datsun 240 cast iron drums to fit the TC.
Phone 818-996.7388
Email
oldmgdoc@aol.com
David Edgar, TC 5108
El Cajon, California
Brake drums
Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2002 10:58 am
by BobAlley747@aol.com
I have a set of brake drums one of which measures 9.065 in. What is the limit
before I should consider replacing them? Thanks Bob TC6198
Brake Drums
Posted: Fri Nov 01, 2002 7:43 am
by Steve.Fielder@winzerwurth.co.uk
Good afternoon all,
are the front and rear drums on a TC interchangeable?
Kind regards
Steve
TC4219
Re: Brake Drums
Posted: Fri Nov 01, 2002 7:47 am
by Chip Old
On Fri, 1 Nov 2002,
Steve.Fielder@winzerwurth.co.uk wrote to...:
> are the front and rear drums on a TC interchangeable?
Yes, all four drums are identical
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Chip Old 1948 M.G. TC TC6710 XPAG7430 NEMGTR #2271
Cub Hill, Maryland 1962 Triumph TR4 CT3154LO CT3479E
fold@bcpl.net
Re: Brake Drums
Posted: Fri Nov 01, 2002 11:47 am
by LKe1021587@aol.com
When changing from stock drums to Alfins, are there adjustments that need to
be made? Such as brake linings, etc.?
Mike Keeffe
Re: Brake Drums
Posted: Fri Nov 01, 2002 2:14 pm
by Robert Grunau
Hi Mike,
The only change that may be required is to change to a soft, non-metallic
lining. Many TCs were fitted with metal impregnated linings over the years
and these can score the cast iron liner of the alfin drum. Otherwise, a
straight bolt-on installation.
Regards, Bob Grunau
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When changing from stock drums to Alfins, are there adjustments that need to
be made? Such as brake linings, etc.?
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Re: Brake Drums
Posted: Sat Nov 02, 2002 8:46 am
by John T. Seim
Yes, you should have "soft" linings installed on your shoes. Most
suppliers offer a wonderful set of linings, using modern composite
materials, suitable for most power barake assisted operations. However,
since most TC's are not equipped with this feature, the linings tend to
glaze. For best braking, with either the Cast iron liner aluminum drums,
or the original stamped steel drums, a "soft" lining should be used. You
might have to renew the linings after 20,000 miles, but that beats
having to sand the linings to remove the glaze every 2,000 - 3,000
miles.
John Seim
Irvine, CA
Brake Drums
Posted: Mon Nov 18, 2002 1:43 am
by Steve.Fielder@winzerwurth.co.uk
Greetings to all,
I am looking at having made/machined some cast iron brake drums to
duplicate the steel originals. However my set are worn out and I have been
unable to find the correct measurement for the internal diameter of the
drum. Does anyone know this vital size? BTW if anyone is interested I am
willing to look at additional sets for resale, I would expect a price of
approx 110.00 per drum, contact me off list if this grabs your attention.
Steve
TC4219