Thanks for the info and suggestions.
While a 175x1 is probably adequate in the rear for an SR3, pictures of this
Beach from 30 years ago clearly show 175x2’s on the rear. The original
literature suggests same sized brakes fire and aft. So, 175x2’s in the rear is
original as far as I know.
On a whim I searched Facebook and found a fellow with a good selection of old
airheart calipers, including a 175x2 and 175x1’s. But they are pretty
expensive, similar to brand new new Girling calipers BEFORE factoring in
resleeve/rebuild costs.
Finally, Ron Mong mentioned to me that using old and unknown brake calipers is
not always the smart choice on a race car. He is a professional so I have a
request into SVRA to see if they will allow a new vintage style Girling
caliper with the same pad area.
How many of you are racing on 50 year old brake calipers?
John
J Feng
On May 17, 2022, at 11:12 AM, Tom Taff <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:=========Thanks for being a subscriber to Bobsy Talk email. Be sure to also
John, Just as Mike suggested, Speedway has pads listed in their catalog.
On May 16, 2022, at 9:59 PM, Myron Boyajian ("mboyajian")
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Hi John,
175X2 Airhearts were used on the front of my Bobsy (clone) and my Quasar
back in the day. Airheart 175X1s were used in back. Airhearts were used a
lot for circle track midget cars. I found replacement rebuild kits and
replacement pads (front) and pucks (rear) from circle track racing
suppliers. Later, I had White Post restorations re-line the worn-out bores
in the calipers. They never leaked afterwards. You may be able to find
complete brakes from circle track suppliers. I’ve been away from racing for
some years, but check Speedway motors and try to talk to circle track midget
guys for possible sources.
Good luck with your racing,
Mike (Myron) Boyajian
On May 16, 2022, at 3:48 PM, J Feng <xkfeng7@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Guys, this last winter I was seriously thinking about buying Jeff McKay's
beautiful SR3, but ended up getting a Beach Mk4b instead. The Beach was NOT
the smart buy as condition was no where near as good as Jeff's well priced
priced SR3. Had I twice as much $, I would have bought both ;-)
I'm hoping you guys will take mercy on me for not buying Jeff's car, and
give me some leads on brake calipers.
The Beach used Airheart brake calipers back in the day, like Bobsy's and
other American sports racers in the 60's and early 70's. Unfortunately, my
Beach showed up with Wilwoods on the rear, even though the FS photos all
showed Airhearts 175x2 calipers.
So, I am seeking a pair of 175x2 (4 pads per caliper) for this Beach.
Thank you for any leads.
John Feng
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