handbrake caliper spring?

[york33]

Afternoon all
I have myself a problem. Took handbrake calipers off for a clean and grease as they was burgered. Found one of the little brass fork(ing) springs had snapped in three. If you've pulled them apart you'll know the ones I mean. They're supposed to spring the calipers back off the disc.

Anyways, I've tried all the usual TVR specialist suspects to get this, seems they all want to sell me refurbished calipers but none has just the spring :-( Even tried a couple of old Jag places as I think I'm right in saying they originate from there.

Any suggestions? Anyone with a spare spring they want to sell me :beg:

cheers
Dave

[wedg1e]

You tried a 'new Jag' place? They might be a common spare across about 30 years...

Ian

[sevans]

Try Classicar Automotive. 01625 860910 based in Chelford, Cheshire. www.classicbrakes.co.uk. They refurbish calipers but also sell all the bits.

Just tried the url and it doesn't work.

>> Edited by sevans on Friday 18th July 15:24

[york33]

wedg1e said:

You tried a 'new Jag' place? They might be a common spare across about 30 years... Ian

Are they?! Thought the Jags had long since stopped using them? What Jags are we talking about. I figured XJS, but what era?

cheers
Dave

[york33]

sevans said:

Try Classicar Automotive. 01625 860910 based in Chelford, Cheshire. www.classicbrakes.co.uk. They refurbish calipers but also sell all the bits. Just tried the url and it doesn't work. >> Edited by sevans on Friday 18th July 15:24

There's a spare dot in the URL stopping it working. Just visited site and emailed, see what they say. Thanks for link.

cheers
Dave

[wedg1e]

york33 said:

wedg1e said: You tried a 'new Jag' place? They might be a common spare across about 30 years... Ian Are they?! Thought the Jags had long since stopped using them? What Jags are we talking about. I figured XJS, but what era? cheers Dave

XJ6, probably E-type, XJ40.... who knows?

[280bod]

York33,
I had a problem with my handbrake callipers some time back and talking to a local Jag specialist he reckoned all parts are still be available.

Grantham Bridge Motors in Droitwich, 01905 772909 if thats any help. Think he does mail order.

[york33]

Well, hoorah for www.classicbrakes.co.uk

It would be nice if such a small item wasn't £7.50+drat. But happy to get one

thanks to all
Dave