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Old Jun 11, 2010 | 09:09 AM
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New springs and front brakes installed

Hi all --

I've spent a few weeks going through the suspension and brakes on my '73. I replaced the front MG Metro brakes that the previous owner had installed with KAD 4 pot billet brakes that fit 10" wheels. I also installed a set of Fortech green springs to replace the _original_ rubber cones. I hope you like the attached pictures.

If anyone's interested on the MG Metro 4 pot brakes (including the necessary hubs and drive flanges) let me know. I can provide pictures.

Cheers,
Jeff
 
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Old Jun 13, 2010 | 12:02 PM
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would those 4 pots brakes fit a 1998 sport pack ? and does the car brake that much better with then ? pictures are welcomed.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2010 | 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by chiquivw
would those 4 pots brakes fit a 1998 sport pack ? and does the car brake that much better with then ? pictures are welcomed.
To which brakes are you referring, the KAD brakes (pictured in my original post) or the MG Metro brakes? Both have 4 pot calipers.

For reference, I'm attaching a couple of pictures of the MG Metro brakes before I pulled them off my Mini. I think this is the kit on the MiniMania website. http://www.minimania.com/web/Item/GS.../InvDetail.cfm

Jeff
 
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Old Jun 13, 2010 | 06:43 PM
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So with those MG units, I could run 10" wheels?
 
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Old Jun 13, 2010 | 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by ImagoX
So with those MG units, I could run 10" wheels?
Nope ... 12" is the smallest. I tried to fit a set of 10" Minitors and the calipers are _just_ the slightest bit too big. That's why I replaced them.

Jeff
 
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