10" Wolfrace Slot Mags & disc brakes
A while ago I got my hands on a set of classic, 10" Wolfrace slot mag rims. They're a bit worn and need refurbishing (nothing cracked or bent, but curb-scratched quite a bit). At present I have 12" Minilites on the car and already have the parts for a 10" disc brake conversion, though not yet installed. I've held the parts in place to see how tight a squeeze the 7.5" discs are and while discs and caliper fit, there's very little spare space (especially since I don't know how far the caliper will be away from the disk once bolted up). I may have to put in spacers.
I've also seen 7" discs for sale, but according to Minispares, they were for 997/998cc Cooper models 1961-69 and Wolfrace started in '71.
Does anyone have these rims mounted and got pointers how these fit best?
Posted Mar 28, 2017, 4:55 AM UTC
I have 10x5 slotmags over 7.0 vented discs and MiniSport Alloy calipers. It is so tight that wheels weights don't fit between them, but once relocated you have about 2 mm gap which has been fine for me.
https://goo.gl/photos/fhWuEFTJdAB8oAr78 hopefully that link works.
Thanks for the link. Damn, means the chance of them fitting over 7.5" discs may be somewhat slim. Are the calipers specific for the 7" discs?
I'm now questioning myself cause the calipers look to be for 7.5 discs and MiniSport don't make stuff for 7 inch. The discs are from a metro turbo, that might help narrow it down. Maybe it is 7.5 inch i have. I had Exacton wheels on before and they had more space. Genuine Slotmags have quite a deep well so there is less space.
If they are metro turbo brakes they are 8.4 inches unless you have a special set on yours. I believe minisport do a 7.5 vented disk kit
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I remember seeing a set on minispares that are basically milled down 8.4" vented discs with calipers to match. Before I ordered the conversion kit, I asked the folks there if the dual pot calipers and the vented discs would fit, they said not to bother with those unless I intend to race.
You are right. They are 7.5 for sure. Anyways they have served me well and are definitely better than the cooper s setup I had before. Only issue is early minisport pistons were chrome and corrode. I swapped them for the newer stainless pistons.