Rear brake set up.

Rear brake set up.

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mk1fan

Original Poster:

10,517 posts

225 months

Tuesday 25th October 2016
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Right. Am I correct that the inboard brakes are from an XJS 6 car. So the callipers, pads, discs and handbrake mech are all XJS 6 items.

Also does anyone have a handbrake cable?

gmw9666

2,735 posts

200 months

Tuesday 25th October 2016
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Correct, think e-type is also the same. Caliper with attached handbrake caliper, pads are all jag items but not sure the cable is.

Am sure Richard Thorpeat RT was selling off handbrake cables, think they all sold though

Number 7

4,103 posts

262 months

Wednesday 26th October 2016
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And XJS as well iirc. Not sure if you already know, but after backing of the cable adjuster, the pads are positioned using the large slot headed adjuster bolts on each caliper- they should have a split pin in them which needs removal. Screw in until the pads bite the discs then back out until the split pin holes align. Check for binding and then adjust the cable.

jon haines

950 posts

246 months

Wednesday 26th October 2016
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I am pretty sure I have a brand new handbrake cable somewere. Email me if you are interested.

adam quantrill

11,538 posts

242 months

Wednesday 26th October 2016
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Agree with the method above but it's hadly ever necessary to adjust the cable - just do it on the adjusters and re-apply a few times to bed it in.

mk1fan

Original Poster:

10,517 posts

225 months

Wednesday 26th October 2016
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Email sent.

TVR Parts have them listed - and I am going there tomorrow - so I may just buy new. Still cheaper than an S handbrake cable.