Re: Disk Brake Conversion . . .

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Don Gale
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Re: Disk Brake Conversion . . .

#1 Post by Don Gale »

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Re: Re: Disk Brake Conversion . . .

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That setup would give very little brake fade. Looks good.
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Would that not unbalance the wheel somewhat?
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Re: Re: Disk Brake Conversion . . .

#4 Post by David H Grant »

I recall an F1 champion being DNFed when a stone got caught between a caliper and the rim, machining a groove like this.
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