brakes

jim white

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id like to thank all that responded to my headliner issue....now i need
advice on rear brakes..removed drums today and need new shoes....drums look
good,should clean ok.....someone makes a disc brake kit and i'm not able to
track him down....if someone has done this would you fill me in ...price and
etc. thanks again your a fine group...
jim 78 eleganza II
 
Jim

Try Leigh Harrison, 703-494-9914 I have driven his fuel injected 6 wheel disc
brake coach. I can tell you this - it really moves and it stops! I mean it
really STOPS!

Wayne Newland F9300 75 Palm Beach

> id like to thank all that responded to my headliner issue....now i need
> advice on rear brakes..removed drums today and need new shoes....drums look
> good,should clean ok.....someone makes a disc brake kit and i'm not able to
> track him down....if someone has done this would you fill me in ...price and
> etc. thanks again your a fine group...
> jim 78 eleganza II
 
What are the pros and cons of the TSM versus Harrisson's rear disc brake systems??

Gary
North Bend, Oregon Coast

> Jim
>
> Try Leigh Harrison, 703-494-9914 I have driven his fuel injected 6 wheel disc
> brake coach. I can tell you this - it really moves and it stops! I mean it
> really STOPS!
>
> Wayne Newland F9300 75 Palm Beach
>

>
> > id like to thank all that responded to my headliner issue....now i need
> > advice on rear brakes..removed drums today and need new shoes....drums look
> > good,should clean ok.....someone makes a disc brake kit and i'm not able to
> > track him down....if someone has done this would you fill me in ...price and
> > etc. thanks again your a fine group...
> > jim 78 eleganza II
 
>
> What are the pros and cons of the TSM versus Harrisson's rear disc brake systems??

Pros:

Leigh Harrison
- uses a huge rotor on the center axle(15 inch) which requires a
backspacer to move the rotor inboard
- complete "bolt-on" kit
- all components cad plated

TSM
- Less expensive
- Works with original master cylinder

Cons:

Leigh Harrison
- Expensive(quality costs)
- Requires P30 master cylinder

TSM
- Not really a "bolt-on" - if you don't get the optional braided rear
hoses you must come up with an acceptable way to plumb the calipers
and the braided hoses are not that great either.
- Currently limits you to a 60mm caliper

Others may have more insight. Another alternative is the "roll your
own" using 76-78 Eldorado rear disk brakes. This allows you to use 80mm
calipers.

Patrick
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Patrick Flowers
Mailto:patrick

The GMC Motorhome Page
http://www.gmcmotorhome.com
 
I've installed Harrison front rear disk and master cylinder only and plan to
take a trip in early Sept. I'll give a performance report on it when I come
back.

Sam

EMERYSTORA on 07/28/99 07:14:23 PM

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