12-08-2003, 05:58 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: St. Augustine,
FL
Cobra Make, Engine: E-M / Power Performance / 521 stroker / Holley HP EFI
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Hello Boss 351 cobra,
I have the BAER 13" conversion with the PBR front calipers - not exactly the same setup you have, but probably a similar problem.
I use the stock diameter Jag rear disks and XJ rear calipers. Well actually, they are vented disks from CWI, but otherwise the same as your setup.
I put the proportioning valve near my right knee next to the drivetrain hump so I could adjust it easily.
At first with the proportioning valve wide open, the rear brakes gave too much effort - they seemed to be trying to stop the car without much help from the fronts. Some help, but not enough.
A bit of rotation of the proportioning valve to decrease the effort at the rear brought the front brakes to life! Stopping became quite effective.
Bottom line: you should be fine with the Jag rear calipers (not XKE, but XJ) and the proportioning valve.
For a bit more money you could get Wilwood rear calipers from CWI.
Classic Jaguar uses the 4-piston front Wilwoods with the stock rear calipers and apparently that works well.
Good luck!
Tom
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