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[IamScotticus]

Bumping this, and a new question.

 

I am asking if Marina/Ital 8" rear drums can be changed over to Spitfire 7" drums?

 

Doing this offers a few benefits:

Spitfire parts are easier to source.

Front ans rear brakes are copesetic with a common vehicle.

The brakes are smaller and lighter for a lighter car.

[7Westfield]

How about Sprite/Midget brakes?   They're in that size range.

 

note--drums would need re-drilling

Edited 5 hours ago by 7Westfield

[IamScotticus]

5 hours ago, 7Westfield said:

How about Sprite/Midget brakes?   They're in that size range.

 

note--drums would need re-drilling

First attempt is Triumph because the Ital is a wider Standard 10, lots of parts compatibility and the best chance of the part interchange.

If a Spit back plate and hub dont go straigt on without backspace issues, it's not worth making major alterations.  OEM still works.  I just think Spit drums will be lighter, better balanced and more proportional to the 7.

As a bonus, there are Spit finned alloy drums available.

Edited 39 minutes ago by IamScotticus