Re: 59 Disc brake conversion using Toyota parts
Taking the spare wheel with and fitting it to the donor vehicle is a very good suggestion, thanks! I really want to retain the original look, so much that if the OEM wheels wont clear the calipers, I might reconsider the whole conversion idea. Although, the next question will be if a spacer between the hub and the wheel might solve the problem. The back wheels already sit 35mm wider each side due to the Ford axle I fitted, so front spacers might do good work then.
I am hoping that I won't have to fit a booster etc. But if I do, my E-type has ONLY a master cylinder that the brake pedal operates into (in front of the driver) and this then actuates a remote servo with a servo cylinder (mounted passenger side). I might use this setup if I do need a servo as then I fit the servo anywhere.
I realised with my C10 that like ignition, brakes is also a "system" - not just a bunch of parts thrown together.
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Best regards, Philip
Chev: '70 C10 (350 V8 / 700R4 ) & '59 Apache ( 235, 3-sp )
Jensen Interceptor '74: Mopar 440(EFI'ed) / 4L60e
Jaguar: '72 E-type Coupe V12 & '74 E-type V12 Convertible & '80 XJS V12
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