Spitfire Spitfire - Rear Track Width Identification Help

[dklawson]

I purchased a set of stainless braided brake hoses off eBay for our '72 project Spitfire.

The seller/vendor has written me asking if I have the "wide track" or earlier type rear end on the car so he can ship the correct hose set.

I'm unfamiliar with this. What can I measure or look for on the car that would tell me if it has a wide-track or early rear end?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Andrew Mace]

If there is a bracket on the back of the brake backing plate to which the brake hose is joined to a pipe leading to the wheel cylinder, that's the "wide track" setup. If your hose goes straight to the wheel cylinder, it's the "narrow track" setup.

 

[dklawson]

Thanks Andy, I'll look tonight.