CROSSLE 35F FRONT ROTORS?

[CHibbard]

I have a question about front rotors. A friend of mine has a few never used (new) rotors from variuos Triumphs (TR3/TR4 etc..) I was wondering if anyone knows which Triumph rotor was used on the Crossle 32/35F?

Thanks,
Craig

[rickjohnson356]

I was able to use stock Spitfire rotors on my 45F. However, they needed to be turned on the back side to the corect thickness to fit the LD19 calipers. The rears had to be modified by drilling holes for the CV joints. I used the an old rear rotor as a template/guide. I will get the part number tonite and post it here. They were approx $30.00 each, new; then $10.00 to turn. Alternative is to purchase from Neil Porter for $70.00 front, $90.00 rear.

Neil says to NOT USE DRILLED ROTORS as they will crack and break.

BTW: be sure to cycle them in an oven after turning and before racing. I believe that the oven temp should be 450 degrees for 15 minutes then let cool slowly. I didn't do the cycle and they warped the first time out.

[Chris Campbell]

Rick writes:
<<BTW: be sure to cycle them in an oven after turning and before racing. I believe that the oven temp should be 450 degrees for 15 minutes then let cool slowly. I didn't do the cycle and they warped the first time out.>>

Hey Rick GET OFF THE BRAKES!! Just kidding!
I picked up my new Crossle Last weekend. WOW What a difference from the old Merlyn! First time out will be at California Speedway with VARA. I am also wondering if the car will be competitive enough to run with the Cal Club guys??
Very nice car.

See Ya,
Chris

[Craig Jones]

Save yourself a lot of grief and buy the right ones from Neil Porter or Continental Motorsports.

[heapcoup]

Chris;
Any Crossle car, 25F to 45F can hold its own in the Spec Ford Class in Cal Club.There are only a few SFs in Cal Club; we need the cars so come on out. The SF region's SF class is big and FAST and dominated by Crossles.
As for rotors; unless you can get them for free and then have them drilled, turned and baked, just buy them from Porter. I ran the numbers and it just doesn't pay out. Besides, Neil will STAND by his product if one is warped or cracked.

[rickjohnson356]

As you can see from the additional posts, it is a case of penny wise and pound foolish to try to use substitute rotors.

I tried the "cheap" way and did not get good results, costing me time to do the work (remember, time is money) and poor results in braking performance.

If I was doing it again, I would buy the right ones from Neil & put them on.

[CHibbard]

Thank you to everyone who took time to answer my question. I learned something new about my Crossle. When the time is right I'll call Porter and order the part I need.

Craig

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