Has anyone done full brake convertion on mk 5 and what did use hoping to be able to convert but still keep spoke rims on it sorry if stupid question

 

Welcome to the forums Jamo 123,

The only stupid question is the one you don't ask!

I've moved your post from Jaguar Forums Feedback & Suggestion Centre to Mark V - X 420G forum for advice from members with the same model. The Feedback & Suggestion Centre is for posts about the forum and not for technical advice.

Graham

 

thank you graham hopefully i get bit insite my first jag so alot to learn and alot of work to do

 

Good luck on your project. I went through the wheel cylinders and shoes. I got stumped trying to rebuild the master cylinders for the brake and clutch. Unlike the old style American units that are assembled with snap rings, these units have a screw in end cap. It is necessary to unscrew almost an inch of coupling to gain access to the rear inner seal. The threads on mine are completely seized solid. I tried spraying Kroil penetrant, heat, soaking in rust dissolver long breaker bars and so far no luck. I'm investigating using some type of universal master cylinders but I've just put everything on hold. I had a big home improvement project started before the epidemic hit. Things there have ground to a halt. So everything has been placed on hold. Stay safe everyone.

 

When the Corona virus has passed, you might want to contact these folks:

https://whitepost.com/brake-sleeving...ding-services/

They are experts in rebuilding brake and hydraulic clutch components on classic British cars.

 

hey thanks mate i will do that thanks for the link

 

Jamo part of your question is hard to address as no MK V came with spoke wheels!

 

thats ok iv noticed few out there with them on it my guess is unerversal fit found company that makes the spoke rims im more just looking at brake converstion the rims not to much issue

 

Get an air powered impact gun with the impact socket to suit the nut & try that, (They are available individually, the sockets that is ) The impact guns are one of the best knuckle savers I have available to use.

 

""Unlike the old style American units that are assembled with snap rings, these units have a screw in end cap. It is necessary to unscrew almost an inch of coupling to gain access to the rear inner seal. The threads on mine are completely seized solid. I tried spraying Kroil penetrant, heat, soaking in rust dissolver long breaker bars and so far no luck "".



Get an air powered impact gun with the impact socket to suit the nut & try that, (They are available individually, the sockets that is ) The impact guns are one of the best knuckle savers I have available to use.