[Healeys] Volvo Calipers on a 3000?

[richard mayor]

Greetings Listmates,  There seems to be this myth about Volvo calipers bolting
directly up to BJ8 spindles. The most common source  I have heard about is the
Girling 4 piston, solid rotor, caliper from the 1970-71 Volvo 164. (The 1972
and later Volvo 164s had vented rotors). So here's the scoop. The mounting
holes on the early 3000 calipers are 3.250" on center; the BJ8 caliper holes
are 3.500" on center; the Volvo 164 caliper holes are 3.000" on center. So,
does anyone really know what Volvo caliper actually bolts up to a Healey, or
is this one of those myths that continue to circulate because somone heard
someone say it, and it just keeps being repeated?
Richard Mayor, Portland, Oregon


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