Clive Posted November 17, 2023 Author Share Posted November 17, 2023 Today was a trip to Mr Brakes to machine some Dolomite brakes. Started by machining down the original Dolomite discs to make simple clamp rings. Then opened some 256mm VW golf vented discs slightly to match the Dolomite hubs. I also have a pair of 239mm discs, which definitely fit under 13" wheels. The 256 not sure, deffo won't fit with sprint alloys but maybe with steelies? I do have some 14" minilites, or could go all out and fit MGF alloys. The second pic shows the difference in diameter between the original dolly disc and the nice shiny 256mm disc. And my nice new Sparco safety shoes (ebay bargain!) Finally, use a special punch to mark the discs for redrilling, then drill to suit the original 3/8 bolts. The first pic shows teh very handy drill that drills nice and slow, 134rpm. More pics tomorrow... Next job is to make some brackets to fit the late escort calipers I bought a while ago. They were a bargain. Genuine Ford, brand new and I think £50 for the pair. May have a go tomorrow. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 Er, nice laces! Is the 'Trackerjack' conversion not available...what has happened to John? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted November 20, 2023 Author Share Posted November 20, 2023 8 hours ago, Tim Bancroft said: Er, nice laces! Is the 'Trackerjack' conversion not available...what has happened to John? Shoes are really comfy! TJ is around I think, not sure how active though. I am more or less replicating his kit, except using the bigger version of the discs and late Escort calipers. How hard can it be?? Currently waiting for some 8mm steel bar to make the adapters. Want them plenty strong enough. Then I need to get some braided hoses made up. I think that is all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 I should add that Pete (in the photo holding a disc) is the genius who fixed said Pillar Drill. This was after I mullered it (applied to much force in the wrong direction) whilst dismantling, to replace the stripped gears for the 'back-gear. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted April 4 Author Share Posted April 4 Today, between actually working, I managed to do a few things. One was connecting up the rear brakes on the dolomite (cleaned/painted the backplates, new cylinders cleaned/lubricated the self adjusters, connected up the cables) The drums were looming a bit sorry for themselves, so 10 mins with the wire brush in a grinder, followed by an overnight soak in dilute acid. And today a couple if coats of VHT matt black. That needs to be baked, so popped them in the oven, gradually winding the temp up to 240degrees. Then this afternon it was Spitfire MoT time. All assed OK, but an advisory on rear brake pads getting low, and a little play in the nearside steering rack. Those should be sorted over the weekend. Which is good as away on hols soon, then when we return I have tgecexcellent TRR trackday, and a few days after am off to Spa for a few days including a track session (fabulous track!) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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