[DeTomaso] Vadar Inboard Brakes for Pantera

[Tomas Gunnarsson]

These rotors are actually smaller in diameter than the stock ones (that are around 12"). The limiting factors are the shifter box and the chassis below the rotor, neither of which is easily moved out of the way. Aside from the hip factor I don't see this as much of an improvement performance wise over wheel mounted brakes.

Tomas

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "GW" <gow2 at rc-tech.net>
To: "boyd casey" <boyd411 at gmail.com>
Cc: "Asa Jay Laughton" <asajay at asajay.com>; <detomaso at realbig.com>
Sent: Friday, January 08, 2010 7:59 PM
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Vadar Inboard Brakes for Pantera


>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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