What brakes do I have?

[Roydini]

Is there a simple way of identifying what type of brakes I have on the front of my van? They are definitely 'early' as it's 1983 but not sure of the difference between Girling and ATE?

Any help greatly appreciated!

[CovKid]

Yes: https://club8090.co.uk/wiki/Br ... eplacement" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[California Dreamin]

ATE earlies use 'Cross shaped' tensioning spring plates and the pad retaining pins have an expandable collar retainer.

http://www.brickwerks.co.uk/index.php/t ... y-ate.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Early Girling use a different retaining mechanism with small G clips that go through small holes in the retaining pins.

http://www.brickwerks.co.uk/index.php/t ... rling.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Brake pads are the same....and both can be swapped for the other as long as in pairs.


Martin