Diff, Steering and front axle 408

[seanmcs]

We've had this conversation before. I think that Nick makes an
excellent point: setting up any brakes is a big part of it. I found
that on the 406 the Dunlop discs were just splendid. With the
booster, capable to lock up the wheels with one aboard. Even the
drums on my early 405, with Alfins, are pretty good, and Sebastian
has just added a booster, so should be even better now. I suspect
the Dunlops on the 406 Zagato will do more than you ask. We'll know
in earlt=y 2010, hopefully.

Best. Sean

ps: Interesting that 40% of the Bristol Zagato 406 models are on the
market now. Never before

[Nick Challacombe]

Try ACCS or Brian May. details as before.
BCS not likely to have second hand ones, I think they found the Marles box
unsatisfactory which is why they
retro fitted 409 boxes to the 407 and 408 when in for service etc.

[Kevin H]

Originally Posted by Nick Challacombe

...I think they found the Marles box
unsatisfactory which is why they retro fitted 409 boxes to the 407 and 408

The steering box on the 409 was also Marles box.

Originally Posted by seanmcs

We've had this conversation before. I think that Nick makes an excellent point: setting up any brakes is a big part of it.

I don't quite understand what "setting up" means, although that was not the point that I was arguing anyway.

My issue was with Nick's statement saying "a set of Dunlop Discs set up well are far better than Girling"

I don't believe that is true.