406 brake upgrade

[ivespeed]

does anyone know of another caliper that fits the uprights to give improved braking?.....later style pads etc.......

I have used Volvo Amazone 4 pot calipers on my 403, discs from 406
Jaap in the Netherlands

[Nick Challacombe]

There is no need to improve the braking on a 406. The Dunlop set up is
superb and out brakes many a modern car.
My 407 somewhat surprises the MOT tester every year.
The brakes are the same as an E type and many of its contemporys.
They were only stopped from making them, as the designers had left their
previous employment and set up
with Dunlop to make an improved version. Dunlop were taken to court and
ended production after losing the case.

Past Parts of Bury St Edmunds are experts on the brakes and have everything
in stock for you, they re-sleeve the brake cylinders
with stainless steel.
I have tried different pads and put in "Green Stuff Pads" but a couple of
laps of Le Man glazed them up and produced an
awful squeal. I have gone back to the old style (with out asbestos) and we
are now back to normal.

Past Parts are to be found on 01284 750729
www.pastparts.com
restore@pastparts.com
Fax 01284 756240

Unit 4 Chase Road,
Northern way Industrial Estate
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP32 6NT

If it aint broke dont fix it, restore it!

Nick.

[Kevin H]

Originally Posted by Nick Challacombe

There is no need to improve the braking on a 406. The Dunlop set up is superb and out brakes many a modern car.

Nick, you may believe that, but I doubt very much that anyone else does.

[john stanley]

Well, my Arnolt Bristol stops like a freight train!

[Nick Challacombe]

Kevin,
It was rated the best of brakes in its day and without reverting to modern
brakes and ABS there is no better brake.
Maintenance is the answer, good discs and good pads.
I doubt in their time Bristol would not have fitted them if they were not
the best available.

Nick.