Charles R Simmers
Joined: 19 Apr 2000
Posts: 117
Location: Arizona, USA
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 Posted: Thu Aug 12, 2021 10:48 pm Post subject: Vented front discs on a T1 |
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Has anyone replaced the solid discs and calipers from a early SS1/T1 to the later vented discs and calipers?
I'm fairly certain I can get a bespoke setup from Wilwood. I have already worked with them to install vented discs on my MKVI. |
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Nicholas Simons
Joined: 01 Aug 2019
Posts: 230
Location: Derbyshire, United Kingdom
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| I have an early T1 and the braking is fine with the brake configuration as built. If it works, don't fix it. |
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Charles R Simmers
Joined: 19 Apr 2000
Posts: 117
Location: Arizona, USA
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| Posted: Fri Aug 13, 2021 6:56 pm Post subject: |
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| Why did the factory move to vented discs? |
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Nicholas Simons
Joined: 01 Aug 2019
Posts: 230
Location: Derbyshire, United Kingdom
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| Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2021 8:06 am Post subject: |
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Why did the factory move to the T2? Maybe I should change my gearbox to a three speed and increase the engine capacity to 6750cc. Why don't I strip out the Chippendale dash and get rid of all those horrible chrome knobs? I could also get rid of those chrome bumpers and fit a beautiful rubber monstrosity.
Or maybe I prefer to keep my car original. |
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John Murch
Joined: 05 Jun 1976
Posts: 1567
Location: London, United Kingdom
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| If the solid discs and calipers are worn, I personally don’t see why one should not consider fitting the later vented discs. When I rebuilt the brakes on my 3ltr I used finned drums, not original to 1924 but hopefully slightly less prone to fade when descending a tall alpine pass. |
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Charles R Simmers
Joined: 19 Apr 2000
Posts: 117
Location: Arizona, USA
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| Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2021 7:31 pm Post subject: |
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I have owned this car for over 35 years. My local Bentley dealership has performed many factory-authorized recalls, recommended upgrades, and OEM performance add-ons.
Harvey-Bailey suspension kit.
T2 front shock absorber replacement with height ram delete.
Rear height ram delete with adjustable mechanical spacer.
Detroit-pot half-shaft replaced with Lobro CVJ driveshafts.
Front spoiler added for additional cooling.
Added Air/Conditioning.
Replaced old 4-speed Hydramatic with a true overdrive 4L80E from a SZ series.
Bentley Azure allow wheels.
None of these things detract from the styling of the T1 and make its use as a daily-driver much more enjoyable.
I would still being going to my Bentley dealer if it were not for their new policy of not servicing models that are not based on an Audi or Porsche. |
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