Showing posts with label brakes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label brakes. Show all posts
Sunday, May 7, 2017
Machining front discs brakes to suit the Hillman Imp
The kits we bring in have been a regular item and from the same supplier in the UK.
We use local Ford calipers and purchase new imported discs and brake pads.
The caliper has been refurbished by a specialist company, the new brake disc will be bored to take the Imps 4" PCD stud centers. In this case the 239mm diameter Ford KA disc is too large for the Imps standard 12"steel rim, we need to have the disc cut down to a diameter of 220mm only.
This brake needs no servo, the change to a 0.070" brake cylinder is recommended but the original 0.065 cylinder on the standard Imp works quite well, the client will be given the option, which will cost around GBP50 so about R800 or so.
He has already supplied the silicone brake fluid he wants, a good idea on any classic car, there will be no degrade in the fluid as the years goes by.
How easy is that.
Roy
We use local Ford calipers and purchase new imported discs and brake pads.
The caliper has been refurbished by a specialist company, the new brake disc will be bored to take the Imps 4" PCD stud centers. In this case the 239mm diameter Ford KA disc is too large for the Imps standard 12"steel rim, we need to have the disc cut down to a diameter of 220mm only.
This brake needs no servo, the change to a 0.070" brake cylinder is recommended but the original 0.065 cylinder on the standard Imp works quite well, the client will be given the option, which will cost around GBP50 so about R800 or so.
Working with new off the shelf parts is such a pleasure!
He has already supplied the silicone brake fluid he wants, a good idea on any classic car, there will be no degrade in the fluid as the years goes by.
How easy is that.
Roy
Monday, August 29, 2016
Hillman Imp disc brakes to a 12 steel rim
Normally we have fitted these kits to the larger 13"rim,steel or alloy but the person wanting the 1971
Hillman Imp Deluxe wants to keep the ride original, so series 80 road tires will be used.
The screw driver end marks a small bump that these rims have, it may or may not foul the Ford Fiesta caliper, we recommend you grind two to three mm off that bump to be sure.
You can just see the Ford Fiesta caliper in the lower slots.
With these standard rims, at least the slots allow some air cooling, which will not be as effective with the Imps standard 8" drums all round.
Kit plates ex our UK supplier now in stock, Cape Town.
How easy is that!
Roy
Hillman Imp Deluxe wants to keep the ride original, so series 80 road tires will be used.
The screw driver end marks a small bump that these rims have, it may or may not foul the Ford Fiesta caliper, we recommend you grind two to three mm off that bump to be sure.
There can be some part of the bump left in place, just grind half of it off.
You can just see the Ford Fiesta caliper in the lower slots.
With these standard rims, at least the slots allow some air cooling, which will not be as effective with the Imps standard 8" drums all round.
Kit plates ex our UK supplier now in stock, Cape Town.
How easy is that!
Roy
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