[Healeys] Volvo Calipers on a 3000?

[Tadeusz Malkiewicz]

Richard,

 

The Volvo P1800 and 1800S (production years '61-69) have 3 pot Girlings that
have the mounting holes separated by 3.5". 

The same calipers were also used on Volvo Amazon, I would need to check the
years to make sure.

 

They used unvented rotors. If you need to check the offset to the rotor
centre, I can check it as well.

 

The should be available pretty cheap used, if you need a contact in US, let
me know.

 

Best, Tadek

 

 

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Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:56:10 +0000

From: richard mayor < >

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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