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Front brakes
Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2005 9:24 pm
by Matt
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?
RE: Front brakes
Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2005 9:27 pm
by salty_monk
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.
Beat you Ray!!
RE: Front brakes
Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2005 9:27 pm
by rayofleamington
Should be standard 8" drums on the front - very unlikely to be anything else unless it's had disks fitted.
RE: Front brakes
Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2005 9:39 pm
by Matt
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!)
RE: Front brakes
Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2005 11:20 pm
by Cam
Yep, 8" drums and a 1098 engine.
Sounds similar to my '63. Have a look:
http://www.potteries.mmoc.org.uk/Member ... rrived.htm
Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2005 8:55 am
by aupickup
why should not having discs on the front make you happier?