350i Front Brakes
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Hi just received what I thought would be a fitting kit, ie springs/pins for my 1988 350i. Unfortunately they don't fit (To Small) although were advertised for an Austin Princess. My front calipers fitted from manufacture are 4 x pot with ventilated discs, about 275mm? So what are they? Any help appreciated as to where I can get a fitting kit as the springs are rusted through. Thanks J C.
PS, just looked at the original sales invoice dated 02/11/88 to see any clues as to the type of brakes fitted but just states "4 Pot Brakes, Met Paint, Alarm but more interestingly 225 BHP Engine?? Was this an option? over the standard one? I thought they were all standard Rover units. J C.
PS, just looked at the original sales invoice dated 02/11/88 to see any clues as to the type of brakes fitted but just states "4 Pot Brakes, Met Paint, Alarm but more interestingly 225 BHP Engine?? Was this an option? over the standard one? I thought they were all standard Rover units. J C.
Hi, Jono when I had my 350 upgraded to princess 4 calipers. Used Europra to get spacer kit new pistons and seals to allow fitment of vented discs came with new pins. Are they ford grandad calipers sometimes used , try EBay looking. Early Mk2 Escort was a popular and cheap conversion in the old days. Please measure the length may have a set
Thanks Mark, must have had attention to the ports as well? Who knows with TVR. Did they have Dynos in 1988? Still puzzling over the type of front calipers. Racetech also thought that Austin Princess ones were fitted but said the'd do a bit more investigation. I'll post up some pics tonight. J C
Hi John
They look right...except they have no link pipes?...maybe try another supplier for the pin etc...its best to contact them and ask for measurements.
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They look right...except they have no link pipes?...maybe try another supplier for the pin etc...its best to contact them and ask for measurements.
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Its probably because the calipers have a fitting kit to widen them due to the vented disc...
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I have the same setup as you on my Wedge. Instead of using split pins I have roll pins that are drilled on the end to accept a small R clip. I don't have any info or pics on what's fitted and it's a while since I did anything on the brakes so I'd have to take a wheel off to have a look but if you need more info let me know.
Cheers Steve
Cheers Steve
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