Can anyone help me identify a year and model
where the brake pads are held in place with only one cotter key and spring
Thanks

 

Welcome to the forums 34 VICKY,

That's an odd question which makes me wonder what's behind it. You don't give any vehicle details in your profile which makes me think you could have acquired a Jaguar IRS and want to identify the unknown model and year it came from ............?

If I'm right, post some photos and members have a better chance of nailing this for you.

Graham

 

In response

My vehicle is a 1934 Ford Vitoria hot rod which the builder - many owners previous to me -i stalled the Jaguar IRS that I have no knowledge of so I was hoping that someone in a Jaguar forum with alot more knowledge than me would hopefully be able to help me out Sorry I am not tech savvy enough to add pictures pictures

 

You might want to simply remove one pad and look at the shape. The earliest cars (E Type, S Type) have small pads that are nearly square and the calipers were made by Dunlop. The XJ6 pads are larger, nearly twice the size of the earlier cars and the calipers are made by Girling. The XJ6 pads are the same from 1969-87. Take a look at the listings and photos on Rockauto.com and see what shape matches the pads you have.

Some photos:
Early pads from E Types, S Types. Roughly 1961-68




XJ6 pads, 1969-87:

 

Also some information Im hoping to help identify is that the brake calipers are dual piston and only have one hole for the single cotter key and spring that hold the pads in place. Hope this information helps
Thanks again !!

 

hope these pictures help you to let me know what year and model this rear end may be from Thanks in advance

 

unknown year and model Has duel piston calipers Single cotter key through center hole of pad to hold in place Any help appreciated

 

That is a non-Jaguar rear caliper, I am pretty sure. It looks like something that has been modfied from a proprietary caliper to me. Your rear axle and diff attachment arrangements are non- Jaguar too, even though the wishbone and driveshaft and hubs look standard. No four piston calipers were fitted by Jaguar at the rear.

If this is a kit car, the best thing would be to approach the maker, if it is still in existence. Outside that, take the old pad to a brake place and see if they have something that can fit with a few mods. For instance drilling holes as needed and maybe cutting down the pad depth or height.

 

Thank you very much for the information and your suggestions !!