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Topic: Stainless steel pistons
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ukracer
Gearhead Posts: 172
From: South Wales UK
Registered: Apr 2003
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posted 01-27-2006 12:18 PM
   
I race a 69 Mustang and rules force me to use stock calipers (single piston, floating type) but I notice that when the brakes get hot, they drag noticeably. The discs often get to orange hot when racing after a few laps and sometimes fail. I am told that stainless steel pistons can help reduce the drag and so reduce heat buildup. Does anyone know who makes SS pistons for this caliper? Piston diameter is 2.75" and I'm using stock seals which suffer also. Any alternatives?
Thanks, Martin
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 27499
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-31-2006 10:25 PM
SS Brakes corp offers liners and pistons.------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA & SS/MA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,'03,'04 &'05
First NHRA & IHRA 289 automatic Superstock Mustang in the TENS 06-99
First SS/MA in the TENS 04-03
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ukracer
Gearhead Posts: 172
From: South Wales UK
Registered: Apr 2003
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posted 02-01-2006 08:15 AM
Thanks Alex, may be cheaper to get them machined here but I thought I would see what's available in the US and prices there are much more reasonable than here for stuff generally.
Cheers, Martin
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