XJ6 inboard rear handbrake issues/upgrade

[RobP]

Hi Paul

Many thanks for the information I will dig out my old copies of Snake Torque.

Regards

Rob

[seph]

Rob, there was write up in one of the snake torque issues of what I did. I basically mounted the handbrake mechanism off the bracket that runs at the back of the diff(this did encroach on the boot space slightly). I used the holins kit with a different actuator, smaller throw. I used xj40 driveshafts that were shortened and some spacers used for where the old discs were. I used the xj308 calipers, these are bigger than the xj40 ones and changed the hubs. Some sleeves were required on the pinion shaft ends, as they are slightly smaller. The bottom wishbones you have are still used. Modified the brake lines, ordered some flexis and had some handbrake cables made to suit my set up.

Hth

Paul

[RobP]

Hi Both

Many thanks for the replies.

Kevin, I have already cut an access hatch, which helps tremendously with changing brake pads etc.

Paul, do you have details of how you converted to outboard brakes, I would be interested in seeing what exactly is involved.

Many thanks

Rob

[seph]

I converted my AK to outboard brakes and did the electric handbrake conversion at the same time. Not a a difficult thing to do.

Paul

[KevinW]

Why not just cut an access hatch behind the seats?
That will allow you to easily swap the pads out and adjust the cable etc once carpet and seats are out of the way. Standard fitment on a Crendon, but guessing it could be retrofitted on an AK?

[RobP]

Hi All

Having taken my AK427 for its MOT today everything passed with no problems. However, the handbrake was just on the borderline. Last year if failed and the MOT chap was kind enough to allow me to adjust it there and then.

It has got me thinking about upgrading the rear brakes, not converting to XJ40 outboard brakes but something like this upgrade offered by Fosseway https://www.fossewayperformance.co.uk/e-type-rear-brake-upgrade-kit/ .

I would be grateful for any advice or comments on how other people have dealt with the issue of the handbrake and upgrading the brakes.

I think someone but a post on the old forum about an electric handbrake. AK do an electric handbrake conversion kit but, unfortunately it is only for the XJ40 chassis.

Nay advice much appreciated.

Rob