[DeTomaso] Vadar Inboard Brakes for Pantera

[boyd casey]

>From what I remember the consensus was that with the stock brakes it is
already a major PIA to remove the rotors with the in board brakes. The idea
of having to remove the half shafts to do a brake job seems like even more
trouble. I remember some of the old Jaguars had in board brakes right next
to the differential. It made a brake jobs price north of $2000.00. ( and
this was years ago) I think if you look at Ken Greens  new billet riser it
provides a new hubs, axles, bearings and replaces the half shafts with CV
joints that have a mechanical advantage over half shafts when transfering
power to the rear wheels . Kens also eliminate the need to have the bearings
pressed out to remove the rotors. . I think when you compare the cost of the
two conversions Ken's offers more benefits for a lower price. I remember
when this was brought up several months ago (maybe longer ago then that) but
I seem to remember some one pointing out some additional disadvantages and
potential problems with Vaders inboard brake set up. It does look very cool
though. ( All of these statements are just my opinion)
Boyd


On Fri, Jan 8, 2010 at 12:30 PM, Asa Jay Laughton <asajay at asajay.com> wrote:

> Ted brought this assembly to Vegas one year.  It looks very nice.
>
> I think we've had conversations on this list about the advantages and
> disadvantages of this method in the past.  I can't remember the real
> outcome of that. I think it was mostly neutral but I'm sure others
> will remind me.
>
> Overall, I think Ted makes some -really- spiffy stuff and good
> quality.  And if you didn't know already, Ted's web pages are linked
> from the POCA web site, under the STORE tab > Vendor  List.
>
> Check out some of the other vendors listed for other quality parts and
> accessories not generally available.
>
> Asa Jay
>
> Quoting Mad Dog Antenucci <teampantera at yahoo.com>:
>
> > Thanks Bob Levitt for turning me onto Ted Mitchells web site
> > <http://web1.wavelinx.net/tmitch/pparts.htm>
> >
> > Besides the usual Vadar cool stuff (headlights, window regulators
> > etc)Ted has developed an inboard brake kit for the rear of the
> > Pantera.
> >
> > Check it out. Very cool stuff. Oh yea, its not stock ;-)
> >
> >
> > Mad Dawg Antenucci
> > Team Pantera Racing
> > "No One Gets Out Alive"
> > www.teampanteraracing.com
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