[Healeys] BJ7 rear disc conversion

[David Ward]

Hello Noel,
to acquire the necessary leverage to operate the handbrake on the Girling 
calipers you have to extend the arms on the original bell crank assembly, I 
had a number of these cast up years ago but I think that they have all been 
used up by now however it should be quite a simple operation for you 
fellow's to fabricate something up.
>From memory I believe that they were extended about three quarters of one 
inch [ just a little bit makes all the difference].
Good Luck.
Regards.
David.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Noel Standfast" <hstandfa at iinet.net.au>
To: <Healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2007 11:18 PM
Subject: [Healeys] BJ7 rear disc conversion


> Hi all
>
> I have a mate who is restoring a BJ7 and as he is not on the net I am
> seeking some help for him.  He is trying to install the Dennis Welch
> rear disc brake conversion.  Does anyone have a digital photo of how the
> brake compensator and rod is set up?  When we dummy up the short brake
> rod to the XJ6 caliper, the angle of the dangle seems all wrong and we
> can't see how the rod can pull the hand brake lever effectively.  Does
> the rod get modified or bent?  Any suggestions or photos greatly 
> appreciated
>
> Noel Standfast
> AHOC of Qld
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