66 SPTI part 21 - New Front Brake Discs on my 1966 Spitfire 4 Mk II

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Hi Everyone,
In this video I’m replacing the front brake discs and pads with some uprated ones. I have slotted and cross drilled TRW discs and EBC Green pads.
TRW discs:
rimmerbros.com...
EBC pads:
rimmerbros.com...
Extended studs
rimmerbros.com...
Oh and this is the first job that actually went to plan!!!
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@jamesfromwellington 2 года назад

Hi, I've added all the links to the parts from Rimmerbros in the description. I actually got the discs and pads from Moss Europe but they are out of stock.

@roundtailrestoration 2 года назад

Looking good, James. Sweet and simple video that shows how it's done.

@jamesfromwellington 2 года назад

Yes well, it's the one job the went right. Though I technically I still needed to bleed the brakes... which didn't go well today. Off to get a pipe PROPERLY flared tomorrow I guess.

@imagemechanics 2 года назад

Hi again, is the handbrake cable in good order? If you’re replacing the rear cable to the drums, there’s a technique for passing the cable through the guides. Just did mine, yell out if you need a pointer - but you look like you’re onto it. Good luck with the restoration, it’s looking great and enjoying your videos!

@jamesfromwellington 2 года назад

Thanks, I'm not yet but it does need a new one. I'll be dropping a nut or two off one of the attachments to get it tight enough for Wellington hills I think, it's well stretched but still good otherwise.

@imagemechanics 2 года назад

@@jamesfromwellington Ha, yes you’ll need a good handbrake for those steep Wellington streets.

@imagemechanics 2 года назад

Hi James, nice work on the new rotor! What cordless tool are you using for removing bolts? Were the old rotors worn out, or wanting to increase stopping? Would love to hear an update once you’re driving about the brake performance. Best, Jason

@jamesfromwellington 2 года назад

Hi Jason, coincidentally I just got back from the first drive the brakes worked well, but its hard to compare as it's months since my initial drive of the car. I basically did the upgrades as "may as well while I'm here" thing as brakes get a good workout driving round Wellington. The impact driver is a Ryobi 18 volt unit from the One+ series. They change them all the time so a part number won't be much use, however their 18v range has served me well for years. It has enough torque for most jobs.

@imagemechanics 2 года назад

@@jamesfromwellington Hi James, good to hear the brakes are working well. A good philosophy, may as well do the job well, while you're doing it - so you know they’re sorted. I’d imagine your upgrades will help improve any brake fade if you found yourself putting the brakes through their paces. Always good to improve things, where we can, especially the brakes! Thanks for the pointer on the impact driver, looks like they’re good for saving some time. Keep up the good work, the cars looking great. Best, Jason