Brake conversion

Pete1800 · Jul 22nd, 2007, 09:27

Got a P1800 and planning to improve as well performance as braking system.
Wondering if someone has (sure has, but has he documented) swapped bigger front disks into P1800 or Amazon.

I´m goin to swap rear axle and of course at the same time rear drums to disks. Thats not a problem, but any advice regarding front brake conversion?

mike gilbert · Jul 24th, 2007, 09:18

I read years ago that Jaguar XJ6 Series 1 front calipers fit. But whetehr that would improve brake performance was not mentioned, it was put forward as a cost saving measure, Jag parts being cheaper!!!!!!

B20F · Jul 24th, 2007, 12:03

The Jag series 1 front caliper is the same 4 piston Girling caliper as on the E&ES.

222s · Jul 24th, 2007, 12:56

Is it also the same as the caliper used for the dual circuit Amazons?

48pop · Jul 24th, 2007, 15:46

Just to confuse and confirm compatibility........

I the past, I used 240 calipers on a Jag Etype stubaxle, so there is a caliper mount spacing compatibility....

Does that mean that I could use a 4 pot, 240series caliper on my '66 122? (allowing for some pipework modification as 240 was dual\split system)

Cheers

gerry

B20F · Jul 24th, 2007, 17:50

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222s Is it also the same as the caliper used for the dual circuit Amazons?

No, the Amazon's have a 3 pot caliper, the E&ES have a 4 pot caliper.

mike gilbert · Jul 24th, 2007, 21:04

And you can't make the E/ES item fit either - I tried to do it but the bolt holes are different.

Jul 22nd, 2007, 09:27	#1
Pete1800 New Member Last Online: Aug 27th, 2007 11:38 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Oslo	Brake conversion Got a P1800 and planning to improve as well performance as braking system. Wondering if someone has (sure has, but has he documented) swapped bigger front disks into P1800 or Amazon. I´m goin to swap rear axle and of course at the same time rear drums to disks. Thats not a problem, but any advice regarding front brake conversion?

Jul 24th, 2007, 12:56	#4
222s Amazoniste Last Online: Sep 19th, 2016 21:52 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Emsworth View Photos By: 222s	Is it also the same as the caliper used for the dual circuit Amazons? __________________ Paul - 1967 Amazon 222S B20 o/d Estate & 1961 A-H Sprite Mk2 948cc WANTED - For '67 Amazon estate - offside rear quarter, preferably new old stock.

Jul 24th, 2007, 15:46	#5
48pop Senior Member Last Online: Feb 13th, 2019 21:41 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Near Glasgow	Just to confuse and confirm compatibility........ I the past, I used 240 calipers on a Jag Etype stubaxle, so there is a caliper mount spacing compatibility.... Does that mean that I could use a 4 pot, 240series caliper on my '66 122? (allowing for some pipework modification as 240 was dual\split system) Cheers gerry __________________ ________________________________________ Gerry (nr Glasgow)

Jul 24th, 2007, 09:18	#2
mike gilbert Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 18:57 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Peterborough View Photos By: mike gilbert	I read years ago that Jaguar XJ6 Series 1 front calipers fit. But whetehr that would improve brake performance was not mentioned, it was put forward as a cost saving measure, Jag parts being cheaper!!!!!!

Jul 24th, 2007, 12:03	#3
B20F Master Member Last Online: Jul 7th, 2016 21:43 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Zeist View Photos By: B20F	The Jag series 1 front caliper is the same 4 piston Girling caliper as on the E&ES.

Jul 24th, 2007, 21:04	#7
mike gilbert Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 18:57 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Peterborough View Photos By: mike gilbert	And you can't make the E/ES item fit either - I tried to do it but the bolt holes are different.

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