Shadow
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Last one is a Bentley. Early to mid '80's (might be later)? Spur, Continental?
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Last one is a Bentley. Early to mid '80's (might be later)? Spur, Continental?
Profpointy
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I have it on good authority that changing the rear brakes is a right pain. A workmate had do it and because it was tricky he ended up having to buy a quite expensive special tool from Rover. This didn't actually work as his brakes were too badly worn and the tool only helped if they were only somewhat worn. I can't quite visualise this, but that was the story. Another owner said it was easy as you "just" unbolted the diff from the body and allow it drop it down giving you room to access the callipers. This didn't sound at all easy to me !
For those unfamiliar with the layout, the P6 had a De Dion axle with the wheels essentially joined by something akin to a normal axle, but with the diff attached to the body, and half shafts similar to independent suspension driving the wheels. It then makes sense to have the breaks on the inboard end to reduce the unsprung weight thus improving ride quality, handling and roadholding, though at the expense of easy access
Drago
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I can comfirm its a bit of a ballache of a job. I don't recall needing a special tool, but it was unbolt driveshaft, caliper, disconnect handbrake cable, etc.
Probably fine on a 2 poster ramp, but awkward to do your back, and if you're paying a garage to do it probably 3 times the labour costs of a rear disc change on anything else. Not difficult, just a lot of it and tiresome to do at home. Certainly wouldn't justify getting shot of one for needing rear discs alone.
Probably fine on a 2 poster ramp, but awkward to do your back, and if you're paying a garage to do it probably 3 times the labour costs of a rear disc change on anything else. Not difficult, just a lot of it and tiresome to do at home. Certainly wouldn't justify getting shot of one for needing rear discs alone.
diplodicus
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Yes, I think you are right.
I am better at identifying the yank tanks!
Drago
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Modern Bentley's are easy to spot at a glance by virtue of the body coloured radiator grille surround.
Shadow
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Mostly, but not quite.
It is likely to be from around 1985 but could be slightly earlier or later. Likely to be a Mulsanne, but could be Turbo R or an Eight, impossible to be more precise from that photo. (Mulsanne is the Bentley version of the Spur. Continentals came out later).
[I know my Royces better than Bentleys!!]
diplodicus
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I didn't look too close, as I am more into the American stuff.
I think I was led astray by the number plate that says ROLL, so just assmed it was a Rolls Royce.😐
I think I was led astray by the number plate that says ROLL, so just assmed it was a Rolls Royce.😐
