[DeTomaso] Vadar Inboard Brakes for Pantera

[Kirby Schrader]

The Longchamp also had inboard brakes. At least, my GTS did.



On Fri, Jan 8, 2010 at 12:58 PM, boyd casey <boyd411 at gmail.com> 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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