Brakes. Balance. Cooling | Perfecting Your E-Type
The Jaguar E-Type remains a benchmark of 1960s engineering, but decades of progress mean its original systems can benefit from discreet, sympathetic upgrades. At E-Type UK, our philosophy is simple — preserve the car’s soul, enhance its usability. Here’s how modern engineering can refine three critical areas: braking, suspension, and cooling.
Braking: Confidence for Modern Roads
When launched in 1961, Dunlop discs gave the E-Type race-car stopping power. Today’s traffic demands more.
- Four-piston calipers (AP Racing, Coopercraft) deliver stronger, more progressive braking.
- Vented discs prevent fade on long drives.
- Braided brake lines and modern pads sharpen feel and control.
Every E-Type UK upgrade remains visually sympathetic and reversible — so improved safety never comes at the cost of originality.
Suspension: Restoring Balance and Control
The E-Type’s independent suspension was revolutionary, but ageing components dull its response.
- Adjustable dampers and uprated springs bring back composure.
- Polyurethane bushes reduce flex and sharpen handling.
- Full geometry calibration ensures precise steering and high-speed stability.
Each setup is tailored by our engineers, ensuring the car feels tighter, lighter and beautifully balanced — just as Jaguar intended.
Cooling: Reliability Meets Refinement
Under that elegant bonnet, heat management is vital.
- Aluminium radiators and modern electric fans improve cooling efficiency.
- Silicone hoses and modern thermostats provide long-term reliability.
In workshop testing, upgraded E-Types run up to 10–12°C cooler in traffic — vital peace of mind for summer touring.
Preserving Character, Enhancing Driveability
Every upgrade by E-Type UK is:
- Reversible, maintaining collector value.
- Period-correct, visually true to the original.
- Proven, tested on real roads across Kent and beyond.
The result? A classic that drives as beautifully as it looks — with the refinement and reliability demanded by modern motoring. Interested in Upgrading Your E-Type? Speak to the E-Type UK workshop team for tailored advice on performance, touring and reliability enhancements.