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Brakes

Post by 1vgotalandy » Thu Feb 13, 2020 6:14 pm

Hi, I’ve never attempted it and I appreciate that it’s a downgrade, but does anyone know what would be involved in grafting a 16v drum brake set up on to a 24v Probe? :P

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Re: Brakes

Post by jrh » Thu Feb 13, 2020 6:47 pm

IF you do that, I think you would find it near impossible to find any insurance company to insure you at 'normal rates'.
It is a major design change.

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Re: Brakes

Post by 1vgotalandy » Thu Feb 13, 2020 7:24 pm

You’re right- silly question.
It must be the Land Rover-in me !

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Re: Brakes

Post by jmx6 » Thu Feb 13, 2020 9:16 pm

First - WHY????

Second - I never realised 16 valves have drum brakes

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Re: Brakes

Post by Micron » Thu Feb 13, 2020 9:36 pm

jmx6 wrote:
Thu Feb 13, 2020 9:16 pm
First - WHY????

Second - I never realised 16 valves have drum brakes
They don't, which is why a 16v has ABS the same as a 24v
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Re: Brakes

Post by Kit » Fri Feb 14, 2020 8:56 am

US Base models had rear Drum brakes iirc

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Re: Brakes

Post by Slick » Fri Feb 14, 2020 3:49 pm

Kit wrote:
Fri Feb 14, 2020 8:56 am
US Base models had rear Drum brakes iirc

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Yep, I think Nigel’s has drums on the back

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Re: Brakes

Post by jmx6 » Fri Feb 14, 2020 5:31 pm

Micron wrote:
Thu Feb 13, 2020 9:36 pm
jmx6 wrote:
Thu Feb 13, 2020 9:16 pm
First - WHY????

Second - I never realised 16 valves have drum brakes
They don't, which is why a 16v has ABS the same as a 24v
Probably why I never knew! Can’t see what’s not there

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Re: Brakes

Post by 1vgotalandy » Sat Feb 15, 2020 5:42 pm

My Haynes manual says they have got drums, haven’t ever looked at one in person though.

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Re: Brakes

Post by Micron » Sat Feb 15, 2020 6:38 pm

1vgotalandy wrote:
Sat Feb 15, 2020 5:42 pm
My Haynes manual says they have got drums, haven’t ever looked at one in person though.
Take it from us, the U.K. 16v doesn't have drums, and why would you want to fit them?
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