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02-01-05, 12:27 PM
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| | RTIMTE 2 Tenths 
Join Date: May 2002 GT40: Plano, TX USA (Dallas)
Posts: 202
Rep Power: 9  | Inboard Rear brakes
Would you think inboard rear brakes on a GT40 is a sin. I am thinking about doing it, but would like everybody's thoughts. | 
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02-01-05, 12:37 PM
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| | IanAnderson Gold Supporter 
Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Heathrow, London, UK GT40: Dax 40 Mk1 (Rover3.9EFi)
Posts: 1,260
Rep Power: 17 | Re: Inboard Rear brakes
http://www.gt40s.com/ubbthreads/show...0/page/3#44231
this post if memory serves me right has a UN1 with inboard brakes fitted. It was for Sale by Simon and the ebay doesn't look like it sold.
My opinion is it is a good idea - not as per original but then it will reduce unsprung weight and thus assist with handling.
Ian | |
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02-01-05, 08:23 PM
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| | wbmusarra 10 tenths
Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Snellville, Ga. "Everybody's somebody in Snellville" GT40: DRB#5
Posts: 1,130
Rep Power: 19 | Re: Inboard Rear brakes
Lotus did it for years.
Bill | |
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02-01-05, 08:45 PM
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| | delaneyp Peter D 
Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Sydney, Australia GT40: DRB #27
Posts: 1,226
Rep Power: 20 | Re: Inboard Rear brakes
The reduction in unsprung weight has to be a plus, but my guess is that you would have to look closely at cooling.
Kind Regards,
Peter D. | |
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02-02-05, 06:44 PM
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| | Joe T 3 Tenths
Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mid Sussex, UK GT40: Lola T70 RCR Ch
Posts: 331
Rep Power: 7 | Re: Inboard Rear brakes
In addition to unsprung weight I think that inboard brakes that are duct cooled have a better constant of temp, no massive cool off on long straights.
But they can increase shaft load under braking which can effect rear suspension geometry, leading to uneven tyre wear. | |
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