[DeTomaso] Vadar Inboard Brakes for Pantera

[GW]

I have been drooling over the Vador brakes for some time. The idea of 
removing the unsprung weight is nice but also getting larger brakes then 
what will fit in a 15" GR4 rim. I don't mind removing 1/2 shafts but 
that's only if the rotor needs work. It woud be different if it was my 
main source of transportation putting 15,000 miles a year on it.

Gary


boyd casey wrote:
> >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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