lee Posted August 14, 2019 Report Share Posted August 14, 2019 Without going mad what is a good alternative bigger brake calliper for the 6. I’m thinking something off another make of car perhaps ? Would love a pair of AP’s or similar but this car owes me a ridiculous sum now and it still looks like a shed. Thx Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted August 14, 2019 Report Share Posted August 14, 2019 Why bother, theres nothing wrong with the standard system, just buy some decent pads and bed them in properly, personal favourite is the Hawk pads from Cambridge motor sport. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lee Posted August 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2019 Well I’m thinking perhaps with a quick lump they might struggle with enthusiastic driving Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ed_h Posted August 14, 2019 Report Share Posted August 14, 2019 If you can easily lock up the brakes (and you should be able to) what benefit would there be to bigger callipers? Ed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
david ferry Posted August 14, 2019 Report Share Posted August 14, 2019 I have a pair of Girling 3 pot calipers for sale. Literally just refurbished by Bigg Red. I collected them yesterday. These are a straight fitment onto a TR without any modifications. If you’re going to the International in Stratford, let me know and you can see them - I’m local. David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lee Posted August 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2019 David, what would they have been used on in a previous life? Unfortunately I’m not travelling up there. 26 minutes ago, ed_h said: If you can easily lock up the brakes (and you should be able to) what benefit would there be to bigger callipers? Ed For less effort on the pedal. For example on a circuit with repeated use I’m sure a bigger calliper would be advantageous. Do the racing boys use standard callipers, if so I’m happy keep the std ones Quote Link to post Share on other sites
david ferry Posted August 14, 2019 Report Share Posted August 14, 2019 Jaguar XJ6, later Jaguar E-Type, Volvo P1800 and I think a TVR of some description. if you decide they are what you want, I’m happy to post them to you, unless you know someone else who is going and can transport them for you. David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lee Posted August 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2019 Thanks David. I have access to lots of Jaguar Etype parts and thinking that maybe I can fall over some this end. Thank you for your help and advice. Do you use unrated callipers on your TR? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
david ferry Posted August 14, 2019 Report Share Posted August 14, 2019 I must use standard calipers on my cars due to FIA and race series regulations. I do use race fluid that has a higher boiling point along with very non-standard pads. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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