What will I need to know/do to install disc brakes on the MKI I just bought? Will disc brakes off of a MKII bolt right on?
Submitted by SE98-32482CJ on Wed, 08/09/2006 - 15:32
Submitted by dthompson@gbc.ca on Thu, 08/03/2006 - 12:25
Disc brake conversion for 1957 MKI
Waste of time and money. A full and correct rebuild of the drum brakes along with good linings and good shoes is all you will ever need.
Daniel Thompson
XK Club representative
Jaguar Enthusiasts Club
Jaguar Owners Association - Montreal
Submitted by dbatesco@yahoo.com on Mon, 07/31/2006 - 06:35
Submitted by SE98-32482CJ on Sun, 07/30/2006 - 08:21
Disc brake conversion for 1957 MKI
Steve I have not done that before. You should get a 2.4/3.4 Saloon parts manual (no such thing as a MK1) and do a parts number comparison. Better question is why do you want to convert? Properly set drum brakes are as effective as disc (except racing and heavy rain) which you are not likely to see. Jaguar did offer a conversion kit in the 50s and if I get the time I will look up the supply bulletin which listed the parts. George Camp
As promised Jaguar Service Bulletin #236 of Jan. 1958 offered kits to convert the cars. There is a list of parts but the major parts are in Kit A,B, or C. George Camp