wilwood spitfire brake kit- will it fit?

[danwasdahl]

http://www.motorsport-tools.com/triumph ... 65336.html

They also have a kit for the GT6- the hats look taller on that kit (but they do have a disclaimer that the parts may not match the photo). I emailed them; they didn't know if the kit would fit the elan and suggested I try the forums...
the calipers have dust seals; it looks like it might be a nice setup.

[higgyuk]

[quote="danwasdahl"]http://www.motorsport-tools.com/triumph-spitfire-wilwood-brake-kit-midilite-4-pot-calipers-247mm-discs-p-265336.html

They also have a kit for the GT6- the hats look taller on that kit (but they do have a disclaimer that the parts may not match the photo). I emailed them; they didn't know if the kit would fit the elan and suggested I try the forums...
the calipers have dust seals; it looks like it might be a nice setup.[/i think so are they the p16 calipers? higgyuk

[higgyuk]

http://www.motorsport-tools.com/triumph-spitfire-wilwood-brake-kit-midilite-4-pot-calipers-247mm-discs-p-265336.html

They also have a kit for the GT6- the hats look taller on that kit (but they do have a disclaimer that the parts may not match the photo). I emailed them; they didn't know if the kit would fit the elan and suggested I try the forums...
the calipers have dust seals; it looks like it might be a nice setup.

try http://www.andersensmith.freeserve.co.uk/brakes.htm regards higgyuk

[Jas]

Hi

You could also try this site mio-engineering.dk
http://www.mio-engineering.dk/index.php?route=product/product&path=41&product_id=53
They have a brake kit with Wilwood calipers that fit the Elan. You can have it with the +2 disk or a ventilated disk depending on your need.

I bought a set with the +2 size disk two years ago and I?m very pleased with the fit, quality and performance. The kit comes with all you need for the installment and is easy to fit.

[jono]

Why would you need these?

The Elan braking system is already good is it not

[jon1986eac]

I've got similar on mine with Plus two discs. Fantastic mod

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[Jas]

Well that depends I guess.
I for one didn?t like the power assisted spongy feel of mine, so first I dropped the power assistance and went for the 5/8? master cylinder and 1144 Mintex brake pads, but that resulted in quite a lot of pedal pressure.
With these Wilwood calipers I get a nice firm pedal and good stopping power without excessive pedal pressure, and I have a weight saving of 1.8 kg pr. wheel.

[danwasdahl]

Jas, Jon- Did you remove the servo and associated hardware with the install?

[Jas]

Yes I removed the servo and used the 0.7? master cylinder.
The 0.7? master cylinder is the one used with the servo assisted brakes, the unassisted system uses the 5/8? master cylinder.

[jon1986eac]

Jas, Jon- Did you remove the servo and associated hardware with the install?

Definitely no servo needed IMO on the Elan. +2 may be different tho. Always good to lose a little weight this time of year too!!

[danwasdahl]

jono- looking to lose a bit of unsprung weight; current calipers need to be rebuilt; 26R calipers are expensive

[danwasdahl]

jon- is yours the mio kit also?