1800: - Last things to sort on the front of the jensen

1800P · May 30th, 2016, 18:17

hey all, im so very close to finishing up the front crossmember/suspension/brake overhaul. however i have misplaced my shims and ordered a bunch of new ones, this car being my dads and myself having no knowledge on how many shims go where. anyone have a rough guide to thickness on each bolt on the upper arm. and also what are people doing for new rotors? old ones are screwed and well you cant buy new ones

cheers

classicswede · May 30th, 2016, 19:27

You can still buy new brake disks, its just that they are expensive

1800P · May 31st, 2016, 14:46

interesting, any ideas as to where?
thanks

Derek UK · May 31st, 2016, 15:57

As you've found, the Jensen front brake set-up is different to the later ones (after 64?) so you might have to change callipers and their brackets, discs etc to the later type. Finding early discs will prove difficult but the callipers might be able to be reconditioned if needed. I think there are 3 different calliper brackets. Knowledge of the early brakes is thin on the ground.

1800P · Jun 1st, 2016, 10:31

Thanks for the reply Derek,
I've already rebuilt the calipers. Aparently I only need the caliper mounting blocks+bolts and splash guards and the calipers are interchangeable. I have searched a great deal on what is needed for the conversion but still can't find 100% of what exactly needs to be changed and where I can buy the parts. I'm suprised there isn't more info on this. What the hell is everyone using on their jensens?

May 30th, 2016, 18:17	#1
1800P New Member Last Online: May 6th, 2018 20:43 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Perth	Last things to sort on the front of the jensen hey all, im so very close to finishing up the front crossmember/suspension/brake overhaul. however i have misplaced my shims and ordered a bunch of new ones, this car being my dads and myself having no knowledge on how many shims go where. anyone have a rough guide to thickness on each bolt on the upper arm. and also what are people doing for new rotors? old ones are screwed and well you cant buy new ones cheers

May 30th, 2016, 19:27	#2
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Today 00:50 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	You can still buy new brake disks, its just that they are expensive __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

May 31st, 2016, 14:46	#3
1800P New Member Last Online: May 6th, 2018 20:43 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Perth	interesting, any ideas as to where? thanks

May 31st, 2016, 15:57	#4
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Today 12:21 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	As you've found, the Jensen front brake set-up is different to the later ones (after 64?) so you might have to change callipers and their brackets, discs etc to the later type. Finding early discs will prove difficult but the callipers might be able to be reconditioned if needed. I think there are 3 different calliper brackets. Knowledge of the early brakes is thin on the ground.

Jun 1st, 2016, 10:31	#5
1800P New Member Last Online: May 6th, 2018 20:43 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Perth	Thanks for the reply Derek, I've already rebuilt the calipers. Aparently I only need the caliper mounting blocks+bolts and splash guards and the calipers are interchangeable. I have searched a great deal on what is needed for the conversion but still can't find 100% of what exactly needs to be changed and where I can buy the parts. I'm suprised there isn't more info on this. What the hell is everyone using on their jensens?

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)