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Classic Chim said:
Brembo 
Change the bush thingies that the arm pivots on. My clutch pedal feels slick since Peter changed those. Coupled to a new clutch it’s a far smoother operation. Greasing the gear stick joints really helps too.
Brembo E38?
I noticed the old Ferrari 360 we have at work has Suspiciously similar brakes to my E 38 ones.
I might investigate further and ask the mechanics the spec and maybe if they have a spare pad I could check against the size of the BMW ones I’m using. I imagine those pads will be slightly more aggressive on the Ferrari which I’d like to try.
Maybe a BMW forum might have info on sporty pads for the E38 cars at half the cost
I feel I don’t get the E38 road car ones hot enough unless I’m really pressing on so just want more steel in the pad compound to gain heat quicker on application. Scrape the disc more.
They are marvellous but I feel slightly under used on a light car.
I want to wear them out faster
Got some new clutch things
Change the bush thingies that the arm pivots on. My clutch pedal feels slick since Peter changed those. Coupled to a new clutch it’s a far smoother operation. Greasing the gear stick joints really helps too.
Brembo E38?
I noticed the old Ferrari 360 we have at work has Suspiciously similar brakes to my E 38 ones.
I might investigate further and ask the mechanics the spec and maybe if they have a spare pad I could check against the size of the BMW ones I’m using. I imagine those pads will be slightly more aggressive on the Ferrari which I’d like to try.
Maybe a BMW forum might have info on sporty pads for the E38 cars at half the cost
I feel I don’t get the E38 road car ones hot enough unless I’m really pressing on so just want more steel in the pad compound to gain heat quicker on application. Scrape the disc more.
They are marvellous but I feel slightly under used on a light car.
I want to wear them out faster
Got some new clutch things
Edited by Classic Chim on Wednesday 16th March 08:57
Steve_D said:
What does the other side look like?
The cup the ball sits in wears and can wear right through which is why you, and others, have fitted the backing plate.
The reason it wears is that the pivot ball it sits on either has a flat on the end or some have a hole in the end all of which not only increases the wear it also leaves a lump in the cup. If you are going to reuse an old arm you should grind out the lump. If you don't you could end up with a 'notchy' pedal action in particular if the replacement clutch assembly is slightly taller/shorter which will leave the arm pivoting at a slightly different angle and the lump hanging up on the hole in the pivot ball.
Steve
It looks ok nothing nasty The cup the ball sits in wears and can wear right through which is why you, and others, have fitted the backing plate.
The reason it wears is that the pivot ball it sits on either has a flat on the end or some have a hole in the end all of which not only increases the wear it also leaves a lump in the cup. If you are going to reuse an old arm you should grind out the lump. If you don't you could end up with a 'notchy' pedal action in particular if the replacement clutch assembly is slightly taller/shorter which will leave the arm pivoting at a slightly different angle and the lump hanging up on the hole in the pivot ball.
Steve
To be honest I have only done it because it’s there on the bench looking at me
knock off any glaze on your flywheel swept area with some 220/320 grit or similar, I presume your fitting a new clutch assy? 
Classic Chim said:
Looking good.
Can anyone tell me what flywheel and weight is fitted on the 5.0 engines!
And is that a standard 5.0 flywheel Pete?
And I have one of those quality street tins full of exactly the same but old stuff
Standard is my middle name Alun Can anyone tell me what flywheel and weight is fitted on the 5.0 engines!
And is that a standard 5.0 flywheel Pete?
And I have one of those quality street tins full of exactly the same but old stuff
Not like Mr mod Davis
The tub is full of old s
t but not getting rid until it’s done I bet they are some get out of jail cards in that tub
Classic Chim said:
Would a 5.0 fly fit a 450 engine 
I just wonder how fast my engine might be if I did all these mods. 12.604 so almost a 12.5 1/4 mile time. On an old 32 pounder
and standard heads/ inlet 
Some driver eh
I just wonder how fast my engine might be if I did all these mods. 12.604 so almost a 12.5 1/4 mile time. On an old 32 pounder
and standard heads/ inlet Some driver eh
Deluded as per usual
Hang on I will give you your favourite site
EddyP said:
I sent my original 500 AP clutch off for a refurbishment, they replaced the friction material, and then put a new pressure plate inside the original pressing and new springs, was about £250 if I remember right, very reasonable compared to other options as you won't find an original AP pressure plate.
CG Motorsport in Leeds.
I haven't driven mine properly since it was done, just moved it in and out the garage, I'd say it's slightly lighter than the original.
All ready been there and he says it can’t be repaired CG Motorsport in Leeds.
I haven't driven mine properly since it was done, just moved it in and out the garage, I'd say it's slightly lighter than the original.
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