The 'E' Type Forum

Hi Peter. The original setup had the standard S1 e type pads, but the pistons were just a ‘bit past their best’ and the brakes were frankly shocking, (probably for a multitude of reasons but mostly they were just worn out, as was the car when I acquired it) This was at a time when there few options ...

Hi 44DHR, You are of course spot on, it’s a well used ‘66 S1 2+2. Hi MarekH, You’re probably right, the largest difference Vs the old setup I can potentially ‘feel’ is a clean disc and a fresh green stuff pad with fresh fluid. But I can now lock all 4 wheels if for some banal reason I chose to, Whic...

If you want reall y good brakes, (and I know the purists won't be too keen but.....) I have XJS/XJ12 4 pot callipers on the front with vented discs on a S3 upright, and a steering arm change. All from WATJAG many years ago. (I'm not sure if the steering arm mod is absolutely necessary) and.... Rob B...

well.... a little later than promised but, SNG says no! bolt kits are pointless as no-one wants all of them!? the only way is to trawl through their online pdf.s, or catalogue and list the part numbers, which unfortunately don't include the size specs either. Note to self: merely reads 'Bugger!' If ...

Thanks for the replies guys, I shall be on the blower to SNG in the morning..... I'll let you know the outcome.

Thanks for the reply harry, I see your point on the new steel bolts but i have been told that there is a grade of stainless steel equivalent to the strength of new cold steel (or should that be mild steel?) which allows the same torque settings, the only bad thing i have heard is that stainless is g...

I realise this is long shot but does any one know the whereabouts of a list of bolt sizes and specs for the car? specifically in this case for all the bolts attaching the front subframe to the tub and front suspension, I currently have all the front suspension steering and brakes off my car for rebu...