Dunlop brake calliper replacement.

David C · #1 (**permalink**) 26-02-25, 12:32 PM

I just tried to order a pair of callipers from Coopercraft but it seems they are no longer trading. Has anyone tried any of the alternatives? I would rather a 4 pot solution so will probably not go for Zeus. Fosseway looks like the nearest alternative but they cannot confirm that they will clear the steering arms.

Geoff Kingston · #2 (**permalink**) 26-02-25, 01:03 PM

David,
No first hand experience with them but might be worth contacting these guys.
Geoff.

https://britishclassiccarparts.com/

David C · #3 (**permalink**) 26-02-25, 02:09 PM

Thank you, Geoff.

I contacted BCC and it turns out that they used to manufacture Coopercraft callipers back in the day.

BCC confirm their brakes are suitable and in fact supply SLJ so that will be my next port of call.

Geoff Kingston · #4 (**permalink**) 26-02-25, 02:57 PM

David,
That is good news I will add them to my list of suppliers, I thought something may have happened to Coopercraft when I could not get an answer on the phone before Christmas but only saw a few days ago on one of the Jaguar forums that they had ceased trading.
Geoff.

Nick Challacombe · #5 (**permalink**) 26-02-25, 04:23 PM

Available from Past Parts Ltd in Bury St Edmunds, they resleeve, usually have stock, very helpful on phone. Specialise in everything Dunlop.

01284 750729

https://www.pastparts.co.uk Website

David C · #6 (**permalink**) 26-02-25, 04:41 PM

Thank you, Nick. I have rebuilt Dunlop callipers in the past and never been entirely happy with them. The pin in the middle never seems to let the pad clear as much as newer designs. Changing to Coopercraft was a breath of fresh air. Obviously personal choice. If anyone needs original Dunlop kit I have an embarrassing number of callipers sculling around including a working pair just removed from my 406.