dave.vitesse Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 12 hours ago, clive said: The capri vented discs are the exact same size (diameter) as GT6/vitesse discs. and the offset is very similar, just needs a washer, or at least I did. Plus the calliper spacer kit. Nick has been "playing" with brakes and has better technical info over my "try it and see" approach. Although some thought went into mine as I did get the hub faces machined, but that had a knock-on effect where the callipers were too far "out" by a mm or 2. But smaller spacer washers. And good clearance to the TRE's Thanks Clive for confirming they are the same size. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Algy Posted April 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 Well stuff a stoat, what a lot info. Well I am still looking for a set of 2ltr carriers the same as originally fitted. Spitfire Gravyard can't help at the moment. The alloy opption is out on two counts 1. Do not look like original and 2. Out of stock any way and Possible 3. Cost a lot (I could probably buy a second hand front suspenssion set for their price. If any one wants the 1600 ones I have, they have been grit blasted and painted and the threads are in good condition, just let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 On 10/04/2019 at 09:21, ahebron said: Hi Clive Please tell me more about the 4 pot calipers on Vitesse 6 carriers. Thanks Adrian If case you have not picked the useful stuff out from all the assorted bits and bobs on here, it is simple. GT6/Vitesse 2ltr discs, princess 4 pot callipers (or alloy copies) All bolt up to vitesse 1600 calliper carriers and hub. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 If you want bigger the you can fit T2000 calipers to type 14 mounts, and use a Vitessse disc I think. The car I had used (dangerously) modified 2000 discs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted April 13, 2019 Report Share Posted April 13, 2019 10 hours ago, thescrapman said: If you want bigger the you can fit T2000 calipers to type 14 mounts, and use a Vitessse disc I think. The car I had used (dangerously) modified 2000 discs. Interesting thought. Does that mean Stag callipers will also fit, which are cheaper etc (are they Transit type?) but probably need an alternative disc. And bigger wheels.... (just checked, stag discs are 270mm) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahebron Posted April 13, 2019 Report Share Posted April 13, 2019 11 hours ago, thescrapman said: If you want bigger the you can fit T2000 calipers to type 14 mounts, and use a Vitessse disc I think. The car I had used (dangerously) modified 2000 discs. Thats right. Back in the 1980s a mate fitted some to his Mk4 Spitfire with a Daimler 250 V8 which later had nitrous fitted. It was a quick car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted April 13, 2019 Report Share Posted April 13, 2019 And it you explore that route Stag calipers and discs are cheaper than 2000/2500 As I found when I converted my 2000 a lot cheaper, You,do need 14"wheels to clear the stag caliper though. And why dont posts load when using this daft tablet, they stick in the editor You think youve uploaded but its a myth think the android is an android Must stick to the laptop Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted April 15, 2019 Report Share Posted April 15, 2019 Some transit calipers have different mount spacing, but they are a good source of new pistons and seals when rebuilding a stag calipers. You also get the Stag calipers on some old Sherpas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Algy Posted May 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 Still no luck finding any 2ltr mountings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 On 07/04/2019 at 16:46, Algy said: Hi, Has anyone out there any idea how I can get my hands on a pair of 2ltr Vitesse calliper carriers. Can anyone post a photo? Memory is hazy but at least I'll know what to look out for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted May 8, 2019 Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 item 26 item 26 caliper mount 2 ltr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted May 8, 2019 Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 You mean these thingies? These are from my early Herald which was a drum to disc brake conversion; are the Vitesse ones the same size? Must go check the roofspace stores... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted May 8, 2019 Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 The trouble visually the difference between type 12/ 14 and type 16 is about 1/2 a mount hole they look the same Until you measure the caliper bolt centres being a few mm different Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted May 8, 2019 Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 I suspected the Herald ones would be smaller, but now I know what to keep an eye out for. Not wanting to sidetrack the thread too much, but found these on eBay - are they REALLY worth £500 second-hand? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1970-Triumph-Spitfire-MK3-O-S-N-S-Front-Wilwood-Brake-Calipers-Brackets-JR/362608673447?hash=item546d2942a7:g:V6EAAOSwjrFcNcW5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted May 9, 2019 Report Share Posted May 9, 2019 No not really worth that much. I seem to remember all the parts off that car have been very expensive. you can clearly see the type 16 caliper mounts in the listing photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Algy Posted May 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2019 Well I have a set at last so have the 1600 hubs and caliper mounts spare that I will probably put on ebay. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinR Posted May 19, 2019 Report Share Posted May 19, 2019 On 09/05/2019 at 07:37, thescrapman said: I seem to remember all the parts off that car have been very expensive. It's not just the bits off "that car" that are expensive - All his listings for classic car parts are very expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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