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PerKr
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DEC 27, 04:35 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Will:
It's not a machined surface... YMMV. |
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I know it's a cast surface, but am I the only one to have this problem (as it hasn't been mentioned)?
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Will
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DEC 28, 09:04 AM
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I thought the knuckle was a forging...
It occasionally does happen.
If you look at WCF's brake kits, you'll see that they build comparatively elaborate brackets in order to mount to the machined side of the mounting ears.[This message has been edited by Will (edited 12-28-2011).]
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PerKr
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DEC 28, 03:30 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Will:
I thought the knuckle was a forging...
It occasionally does happen.
If you look at WCF's brake kits, you'll see that they build comparatively elaborate brackets in order to mount to the machined side of the mounting ears.
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you're probably right. I can't really tell the difference (don't know what to look for) :-)
mounting on the machined side would be preferrable. Not sure how I would make such a bracket with this rotor/caliper combo though. The adapter I have is 19mm thick and uses 2.5mm shims to get the bracket in the correct position. The upright mounting ears are ~13mm thick and I'd say I'd want about 15mm of material on the adapter... That's a 50mm thick piece of steel to work with :-D Would be interesting to make up a design if I could find the time for it :-)
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Will
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DEC 28, 04:53 PM
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PerKr
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DEC 30, 05:32 PM
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that's pretty much what first popped into my head but I was kind of worried about the stress concentrations around the two towers.
Also just crossed my mind (as I was looking at the pictures) that I could have two 30mm long cylinders turned for each caliper to get the same result (without the stress concentration issue but possibly with other issues).
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Will
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DEC 31, 08:23 AM
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As long as bolts go through the "towers" and give you compressive preload, it shouldn't be a problem.
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gambler85
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JAN 09, 05:20 PM
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I was wonderinh if anyone has the cadd drawings for the adapter brackets? I have all my parts for this swap just needing the adapters. I have a shop that can make them cheap. Thanks my email is mtkrusmark@yahoo.com
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PerKr
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JUN 25, 04:23 PM
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gambler: I put my assembly up on grabcad.com, you could use those models to make up your drawings
About the MC suggested here, is it the 1.125" or 1" master? I'm using the fiero MC now and the pedal is rather on the low side. Not sure how low would be considered normal (vette pistons are 54mm, isn't that the same as for the grand am? if so, I guess someone might know)?
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zmcdonal
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OCT 16, 02:36 PM
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Edited to avoid confusion. [This message has been edited by zmcdonal (edited 10-16-2014).]
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zmcdonal
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OCT 16, 03:12 PM
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Edited to avoid confusion. [This message has been edited by zmcdonal (edited 10-16-2014).]
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