Help needed with rear brakes on new project car

Ulrich

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Hello all. I haven't posted on here for quite a while, I sold my previous p6 (a 2000 sc) as it had rather more rust than I thought and the engine, once I got it running, proved to be at the end of it's life. Apart from that it was fine though! However, just last week I bought a 1972 V8 in Cameron Green, started life as an auto but was converted to LT77 some years ago, when the engine was also completely restored. It needs a little welding, some window seals, and new rear brake calipers as they're seized from standing. I know these rear brakes are difficult, and given my limited facilities, and lack of experience with these brakes, the job is probably beyond what I can do just now. So, my question is, does anyone know of a garage (preferably in East London/Essex) who has the expertise to fit and set up a new pair of calipers? All advice greatly appreciated! Many thanks!

Below is a pic of the car, with that all important V8 badge - I've wanted one of these cars since I first learned of them in the 70s, so that at least is achieved! Just got to make it driveable now - or at least, stoppable...IMG_3032.JPG
 
Thanks for the link - just need to get them fitted now. As for the wheels, I haven't looked at them closely but aren't they the same fitting on both the p6 and sd1?
 
SD1s are almost all Metric - the P6 studs are 7/16 UNF, but SD1 has metric nuts and studs, and its wheels are hub centered, not centred on coned nut faces. A pic of a wheel nut would tell us something useful.
 
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