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I just came across this rear handbrake and wonder what all your thoughts were about such a unit? http://www.ultima-gtr.org.uk/photo.php?pic_id=67 This is on an Ultima but this same Brembo cable operated handbrake caliper is offered by Gardner Douglas for under £200.00. Seems cheap for a new, complet...

Guys, Thanks for all your thoughts and feedback. I mentioned a hydraulic handbrake earlier as I was sure I had read somewhere where a second and smaller caliper was used as the handbrake. As I am intending to go to the hassle of converting from in-board to out-board rear discs I though what better t...

As you may know early Jag handbrakes need to be in perfect condition and adjusted correctly to work.

I'm thinking of saving some weight and replacing the inboard discs with a spacer then using an aftermarket hydraulic handbrake on one of the outboard discs.

Thanks again guys.

Phil

Thanks for all the feedback. Something I've learned is that the late XJS 6.0's had the X300 vented discs and better calipers, Brembo's I believe. In fact I have some of these calipers so they may finally come in handy. The only problems, and I think they're pretty minor is that I'll need a spacer to...

Is it feasable to convert from inboard to outboard discs? I own two cars both of which used Salibury Jag based IRS's that I'd dearly love to get that 4-wheel dusc brake look from the Italian exotics? An alternative I'd thought of was substituting for an XJ40 Jag axle but maybe this is biting off mor...

Ian, Only ever lurked on this interesting forum. I think I have a spare new March serp pulley: http://www.marchperf.com/index.html They clear powder coat excluding the belt seating area so no polishing required. If you've not sorted yourself out and want one to look at/ reverse engineer I'd be happy...

as if you need any:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xo9ATPBhU4M

Check out the cortina.

Enjoy

Phil
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