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Re: Plus 2 front calipers for Elan S1

PostPosted: Mon Dec 12, 2016 12:00 pm
by paddy
Hi,

toomspj wrote:I'm lucky enough to have successfully raced an Elan S1 using standard calipers and discs


I assume here when referring to "standard" calipers on an S1 you're thinking of type 14 calipers on standard discs instead of the original type 12?

Paddy

Re: Plus 2 front calipers for Elan S1

PostPosted: Mon Dec 12, 2016 10:21 pm
by toomspj
Hi Paddy

Yes type 14 - I meant standard as in standard for an Elan.

Paul

Re: Plus 2 front calipers for Elan S1

PostPosted: Tue Dec 13, 2016 3:43 am
by Davidb
This has been a oft discussed subject on this forum:
lotus-suspension-f42/elan-brake-upgrade-t14121.html

Re: Plus 2 front calipers for Elan S1

PostPosted: Tue Dec 13, 2016 3:51 am
by Davidb
I have just been offered a set of what are apparently new old stock Girling calipers-2 AR and 2 NR for $1800.00 US This is too much for me with my conversion to Canadian dollars but perhaps a US member can benefit. Worth considering that the NR caliper requires the correct 26R magnesium rear upright with 3.5" mounting for the NR calipers though.
Contact for the calipers is Ron at raintreehandyman at gmail dot com

Re: Plus 2 front calipers for Elan S1

PostPosted: Fri Dec 16, 2016 4:18 am
by Davidb
Another thread from the past on fitting GT6 calipers. As others point out in this thread-we sure miss Gary Anderson!
lotus-suspension-f42/gt6-brakes-revisited-t19846.html

Re: Plus 2 front calipers for Elan S1

PostPosted: Fri Dec 16, 2016 3:03 pm
by bill308
DBE can supply special NR calipers that bolt directly to standard bearing carriers. They can also supply AR calipers that work with +2 discs.

Bill

Re: Plus 2 front calipers for Elan S1

PostPosted: Fri Dec 16, 2016 5:35 pm
by CBUEB1771
Davidb wrote:\As others point out in this thread-we sure miss Gary Anderson!


I can only do so much, here is Gary (leftmost) at the vintage races at Lime Rock in September. Clark Lance and Carl Whitney also in the photo.