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4314 Posts Member #: 700 Formerly British Open Classic The West Country |
15th Oct, 2014 at 09:38:48am
Just stumbled across this and thought of you guys:
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![]() 10022 Posts Member #: 1456 Mongo Barnsley, South Flatcapshire |
15th Oct, 2014 at 09:59:09am
Looks to use similar pads to KAD
If something is worth doing, it's worth doing half of. |
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![]() 539 Posts Member #: 6807 Post Whore York |
15th Oct, 2014 at 10:19:26am
yikes, £160 + VAT per caliper! |
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![]() 10022 Posts Member #: 1456 Mongo Barnsley, South Flatcapshire |
15th Oct, 2014 at 10:23:57am
£690 for a KAD setup so this is probably cheaper if you source the gear properly. If something is worth doing, it's worth doing half of. |
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![]() 10022 Posts Member #: 1456 Mongo Barnsley, South Flatcapshire |
15th Oct, 2014 at 10:24:06am
And these may work properly! lol If something is worth doing, it's worth doing half of. |
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![]() 539 Posts Member #: 6807 Post Whore York |
15th Oct, 2014 at 10:45:59am
Yes true. Its the machining of hubs and other parts that is the make or break really. I am currently mulling over using these calipers - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CA017-Rear-Brake...=item35d8e141eb
Edited by adcyork on 15th Oct, 2014. |
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![]() 539 Posts Member #: 6807 Post Whore York |
15th Oct, 2014 at 12:18:18pm
There are also these calipers
Edited by adcyork on 15th Oct, 2014. |
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24 Posts Member #: 10973 Member |
15th Oct, 2014 at 12:37:15pm
ive seen someone using rear brake calipers from a motorbike on the back and some sort of bike disc i think |
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![]() 11046 Posts Member #: 965 Post Whore Preston On The Brook |
15th Oct, 2014 at 01:08:04pm
I found calipers, discs and pads from a production car that are perfect in every respect for the Mini, only require a custom hub and caliper mounting to get them to fit. They have proper dust seals on them too!
On 26th Oct, 2004 TurboDave16v said:
Is it A-Series only? I think it should be... So when some joey comes on here about how his 16v turbo vauxhall is great compared to ours, he can be given the 'bird'... On 26th Oct, 2004 Tom Fenton said:
Yep I agree with TD........ |
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![]() 10022 Posts Member #: 1456 Mongo Barnsley, South Flatcapshire |
15th Oct, 2014 at 01:14:20pm
Are you gonna tell us what they are Colin or just do a neener neener neener I'm keeping it to myself!? Edited by John on 15th Oct, 2014. If something is worth doing, it's worth doing half of. |
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![]() 11046 Posts Member #: 965 Post Whore Preston On The Brook |
15th Oct, 2014 at 01:22:14pm
So I spend all my effort researching and you want me just to tell you?.... On 26th Oct, 2004 TurboDave16v said:
Is it A-Series only? I think it should be... So when some joey comes on here about how his 16v turbo vauxhall is great compared to ours, he can be given the 'bird'... On 26th Oct, 2004 Tom Fenton said:
Yep I agree with TD........ |
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![]() 10022 Posts Member #: 1456 Mongo Barnsley, South Flatcapshire |
15th Oct, 2014 at 01:23:02pm
You just know you are gonna get a million PM's now Colin! lol If something is worth doing, it's worth doing half of. |
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313 Posts Member #: 9367 Senior Member Derby |
15th Oct, 2014 at 01:31:50pm
What about some calipers from a daihatsu Charade GTti? |
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313 Posts Member #: 9367 Senior Member Derby |
15th Oct, 2014 at 01:50:19pm
Actually looking at the KAD website and checking the pad code it fits various motorbikes and quads.
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![]() 9502 Posts Member #: 1023 Post Whore Doncaster, South Yorkshire |
15th Oct, 2014 at 02:02:53pm
On 15th Oct, 2014 Sprocket said:
I found calipers, discs and pads from a production car that are perfect in every respect for the Mini, only require a custom hub and caliper mounting to get them to fit. They have proper dust seals on them too! There are options out there, you just have to look for them. would the calipers fit under 10s? and over cooper s 7.5 brakes? ![]() edit: actually scratch that after all the messing about im going to 13s now anyway and happy with my ps1s Edited by Brett on 15th Oct, 2014. Yes i moved to the darkside |
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![]() 539 Posts Member #: 6807 Post Whore York |
15th Oct, 2014 at 02:16:52pm
On 15th Oct, 2014 bakker110 said:
Actually looking at the KAD website and checking the pad code it fits various motorbikes and quads. What about these calipers from a kawasaki bike? Then just find a disc and hub to fit. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KAWASAKI-AR-50-A...=item2341c1cc06 The lack of handbrake mechanism is the problem, otherwise you'd go for the wilwood ps1 calipers which i believe Paul Wiginton has fitted Edited by adcyork on 15th Oct, 2014. |
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313 Posts Member #: 9367 Senior Member Derby |
15th Oct, 2014 at 02:20:03pm
I'm sure if you tried every possible caliper that the pad fit you'd find something with a handbrake fitting?
Edited by bakker110 on 15th Oct, 2014. |
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![]() 539 Posts Member #: 6807 Post Whore York |
15th Oct, 2014 at 02:39:30pm
Brembo equiv part no. - 07KA0717 Edited by adcyork on 15th Oct, 2014. |
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Forum Mod 10980 Posts Member #: 17 ***16*** SouthPark, Colorado |
15th Oct, 2014 at 07:20:19pm
Here are two versions that might appeal:
Edited by TurboDave16V on 15th Oct, 2014. On 17th Nov, 2014 Tom Fenton said:
Sorry to say My Herpes are no better Ready to feel Ancient ??? This is 26 years old as of 2022 https://youtu.be/YQQokcoOzeY |
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Forum Mod 10980 Posts Member #: 17 ***16*** SouthPark, Colorado |
15th Oct, 2014 at 07:44:31pm
oh, and for a "factory fit" mechanical lever / hydraulic alloy caliper off a production vehicle, take a look at Pontiac Fiero rear calipers, and can-am spyder rear calipers.
Edited by TurboDave16V on 15th Oct, 2014. On 17th Nov, 2014 Tom Fenton said:
Sorry to say My Herpes are no better Ready to feel Ancient ??? This is 26 years old as of 2022 https://youtu.be/YQQokcoOzeY |
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![]() 11046 Posts Member #: 965 Post Whore Preston On The Brook |
16th Oct, 2014 at 05:54:33pm
On 15th Oct, 2014 Brett said:
On 15th Oct, 2014 Sprocket said:
I found calipers, discs and pads from a production car that are perfect in every respect for the Mini, only require a custom hub and caliper mounting to get them to fit. They have proper dust seals on them too! There are options out there, you just have to look for them. would the calipers fit under 10s? and over cooper s 7.5 brakes? ![]() I have no doubt they would but I would consider using the 998 cooper 7" disc as its smaller (obviously) and thinner too. Theres no point over braking the rear ![]() On 26th Oct, 2004 TurboDave16v said:
Is it A-Series only? I think it should be... So when some joey comes on here about how his 16v turbo vauxhall is great compared to ours, he can be given the 'bird'... On 26th Oct, 2004 Tom Fenton said:
Yep I agree with TD........ |
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4309 Posts Member #: 1321 Post Whore Wiltshire |
16th Oct, 2014 at 08:41:25pm
So, is there a lighter set up with mechanical handbrake compared to Kad,or simply a different arrangement of disks calipers and flanges? As that is really the only reason I can see for seeking an alternate set up. Edited by minimole23 on 16th Oct, 2014. On 7th Oct, 2010 5haneJ said:
yeah I gave it all a good prodding |
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![]() 11046 Posts Member #: 965 Post Whore Preston On The Brook |
16th Oct, 2014 at 08:54:17pm
It is all subjective really. On 26th Oct, 2004 TurboDave16v said:
Is it A-Series only? I think it should be... So when some joey comes on here about how his 16v turbo vauxhall is great compared to ours, he can be given the 'bird'... On 26th Oct, 2004 Tom Fenton said:
Yep I agree with TD........ |
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Forum Mod 10980 Posts Member #: 17 ***16*** SouthPark, Colorado |
16th Oct, 2014 at 09:12:09pm
On 16th Oct, 2014 minimole23 said:
So, is there a lighter set up with mechanical handbrake compared to Kad,or simply a different arrangement of disks calipers and flanges? As that is really the only reason I can see for seeking an alternate set up. So, you can easily find some hydraulic / mechainical calipers for $150 new, or a little less used, but you will need to sort out a drive flange, cables, and mounting bracket. It's that sort of TM "can do" mentality that will appeal to some, but others would rather just purcase something already made. Nothing wrong with either... On 17th Nov, 2014 Tom Fenton said:
Sorry to say My Herpes are no better Ready to feel Ancient ??? This is 26 years old as of 2022 https://youtu.be/YQQokcoOzeY |
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4309 Posts Member #: 1321 Post Whore Wiltshire |
16th Oct, 2014 at 09:22:41pm
I'm sure if a cost and weight saving could be achieved then it would be a win win situation regardless of work. On 7th Oct, 2010 5haneJ said:
yeah I gave it all a good prodding |
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