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Matt
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Front brakes

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Ok, most of you have probably read I am about to aquire a convertible. It is a very late '63/ early '64 (registered on 2nd Jan 64) it has the earlier style dash with the pull switches, but the later non- clap hand wipers. Does anyone know (or care to make an educated guess) what size brakes should be on the front?
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RE: Front brakes

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8" - the bigger ones... that's what my mum's had that was a late 62 / early 63. It was one of the changeover models with pull start ignition & amber speedo but had flashing indicators & a 1098... had the early heater in it too & the duotone seats....

Saloon though... not convertible.


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RE: Front brakes

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Should be standard 8" drums on the front - very unlikely to be anything else unless it's had disks fitted.
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RE: Front brakes

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Well its not disked, but that makes me happier. (I have virtually new shoes all round in the trav, I think I will swap them over!)
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RE: Front brakes

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Yep, 8" drums and a 1098 engine.

Sounds similar to my '63. Have a look:

http://www.potteries.mmoc.org.uk/Member ... rrived.htm
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Post by aupickup »

why should not having discs on the front make you happier?
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