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Offline Richie25x

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Re: Brake Update
« Reply #75 on: April 16, 2013, 07:05:41 pm »
Would also like to see the pictures :) minicon25@hotmail.com


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Re: Brake Update
« Reply #76 on: April 16, 2013, 09:05:12 pm »
Randy at RPM, could you post the photos I sent you. This site for whatever reason always says the file is too large, thanks Randy.


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Re: Brake Update
« Reply #77 on: April 16, 2013, 10:11:44 pm »
Randy at RPM, could you post the photos I sent you. This site for whatever reason always says the file is too large, thanks Randy.

I tried too...

They have been sent to Steve so he can post them.

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Re: Brake Update
« Reply #78 on: April 16, 2013, 11:09:45 pm »
Pics were not attached to your email Randy. Resend and I will size them.
Unfortunately, our site program doesn't do well with pics. SORRY!!!

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Re: Brake Update
« Reply #79 on: April 17, 2013, 01:12:07 pm »
Well, I tried to forward Dennis' email to Steve and that did not work so I loaded them to my photobucket account.

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Re: Brake Update
« Reply #80 on: April 17, 2013, 02:43:46 pm »
Did they use standard instead of metric fittings on the caliper, thus the need to switch the braided lines?
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Re: Brake Update
« Reply #81 on: April 17, 2013, 02:53:14 pm »
Did they use standard instead of metric fittings on the caliper, thus the need to switch the braided lines?

Nope, they are using the 90* -3/4 elbow in the caliper and the end of the brake line is the female A/N fitting. You can see the gold 90* fittings in the bag.

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Re: Brake Update
« Reply #82 on: April 17, 2013, 03:42:01 pm »
So, correct me if I'm wrong, they are the same braided lines that are currently on Legends cars, are just being supplied as part of the package?
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Re: Brake Update
« Reply #83 on: April 17, 2013, 05:03:59 pm »
My understanding is that the line is different. I am told it is a standard thread, not metric, but I haven't received mine yet, so I can't say for certain.
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Re: Brake Update
« Reply #84 on: April 17, 2013, 05:49:14 pm »
So, correct me if I'm wrong, they are the same braided lines that are currently on Legends cars, are just being supplied as part of the package?

Jim,

It is not the same brake line. The current, Toyota caliper brake line has the male metric thread that threads into the caliper. The new brake line is a female A/N -3 or -4 thread to thread on the 90* fitting that screws into the caliper. Look at the caliper end of the line on the left of the photo, female not the old style male.
 
You can see the difference in the picture on your website at the same left side of the photo; http://www.vmsmotorsports.com/apps/webstore/products/show/1634511

They are not interchangeable.

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Re: Brake Update
« Reply #85 on: April 17, 2013, 05:55:35 pm »
Got it, thanks. Need to stop looking at things on my phone, pics just aren't that big  ;D
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Re: Brake Update
« Reply #86 on: April 18, 2013, 08:40:45 am »
The braided line has a standard male end that swivels and a female bubble on the other end.  I do like the swivel part. The brakes were really easy to install, centering them takes a little time but no big deal. We will see how it goes on the race track.

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Re: Brake Update
« Reply #87 on: April 18, 2013, 11:35:54 am »
Dennis, When are you planning on using these? Are you racing this weekend? Would like to hear your feedback once you try them. I should have mine tomorrow, and will be getting them installed, but my first practice isnt until 5/10.
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Re: Brake Update
« Reply #88 on: April 18, 2013, 01:05:42 pm »
Bunch of the guys up here have them on already and practiced here last nite... Didn't stick around to see how they liked them, but they race here Saturday (weather depending). I'll see how they liked them........

Now that I think of it, one of the guys is a member on here that used them last night, maybe he'll chime in to say what he thought.

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Re: Brake Update
« Reply #89 on: April 18, 2013, 05:04:00 pm »
The master cylinder to caliper piston sizing issue that Randy brought up seems like a pretty important one.  Sounds like the Roadster had to change master cylinders to account for the larger total piston area these calipers provide?  Does that issue not apply to the Legend car for some reason?

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