Yes the rotors are still a problem, but there is something out there that could be made to fit.. I am sure
Some more brake work. The calipers cleaned quite well except one bore where a piece of the wall close to the seal is missing. Might still work but isn't that nice at all
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- Wed Jun 22, 2016 11:09 am
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: new '66 Toronado owner from Germany
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- Fri Jun 17, 2016 10:49 am
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: new '66 Toronado owner from Germany
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Rotors for '67 / '68 Toronado and Eldorado
Rotors for '67 / '68 Toronado and Eldorado
I did some measurements ( all in mm) It should be possible to find a rotor that could be machined to fit
I did some measurements ( all in mm) It should be possible to find a rotor that could be machined to fit
- Sun Jun 12, 2016 10:32 am
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: new '66 Toronado owner from Germany
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Re: new '66 Toronado owner from Germany
I forgot, that manual actuated hydraulic pump is for pressing out stuck pistons, but now that you mentioned it I could also do some testing.. Max press is 420 bar ( 6090 PSI).. but that needs a loooong lever..
Harald
Harald
- Sun Jun 12, 2016 10:24 am
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: new '66 Toronado owner from Germany
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Re: new '66 Toronado owner from Germany
Hi , yes the Toronado is ready and rolling. But as I came upon those disc brake parts I couln't resist. And one needs some tasks for the winter. In the moment it's Cadillac work and Toronado enjoying. But to tell you the truth the '56 Caddy needs my attention... I managed to work around the bodywork...
- Sun Jun 12, 2016 9:42 am
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: new '66 Toronado owner from Germany
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- Sun Jun 12, 2016 9:41 am
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: new '66 Toronado owner from Germany
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- Sun Jun 12, 2016 9:39 am
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: new '66 Toronado owner from Germany
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Re: new '66 Toronado owner from Germany
Lets make a big leap forward...... I got some disc brake parts from my friend Nico . The less desirable '67 4 piston calipers with knuckles, hubs and ONE rotor. I will take this as a challenge. First of all a proper set of 4 piston fixed calipers is race technology compared to soccer mum's one pisto...
- Tue Sep 29, 2015 12:41 am
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: 1966 Toronado 425 V8 engine overhaul need help
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Re: 1966 Toronado 425 V8 engine overhaul need help
and that non stick pan reminds me of a nice steak...
The timing set is a cloyes true roller setup with several keys for degreeing the cam
The timing set is a cloyes true roller setup with several keys for degreeing the cam
- Sun Sep 27, 2015 7:28 am
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: 1966 Toronado 425 V8 engine overhaul need help
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- Sun Sep 27, 2015 7:26 am
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: 1966 Toronado 425 V8 engine overhaul need help
- Replies: 59
- Views: 127170