1973 XKE rear brake or spring issue

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10-12-2014, 11:59 AM

Rick Padilla

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1973 XKE rear brake or spring issue

I am looking at an nice E-type Coupe, that, turning right from a stop, and not overly accelerating, gets a snap from the rear, with the right rear tire giving a loud chirp. Maybe the brake is sticking, causing the spring to wind up, then suddenly letting loose? Sounds like an expensive repair. Anyone have experience with this?

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10-12-2014, 12:25 PM

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Although it may only be a small inexpensive part, back there it will likely be expensive to fix since the IRS need to be dropped for a many rear end repairs to brakes, suspension and U-joints. Before I bought my E-type it need a new U-joint and the labour was $650, and the U-joint was about $100 Also once you remove the IRS It makes sense to go over everything and fix whatever may be wearing out.

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10-12-2014, 12:33 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick Padilla

I am looking at an nice E-type Coupe, that, turning right from a stop, and not overly accelerating, gets a snap from the rear, with the right rear tire giving a loud chirp.

Perhaps a problem with the limited slip?

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DD

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