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  1. J

    MGB BRAKE VALVE ?

    Hi, I have owned my 1966 B for two weeks, I am not a mechanic. I have never worked on cars. I am having fun driving the car, I have learned that sun screen lotion is important for anyone driving a convertible in the summer. I have also learned that my wife can spot a drop of oil before it hits...
    • jjroth63
    • Thread
    • brakes mgb
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: MG
  2. Sopwith_Camel

    MGB pulsing brake pedal

    the disks and the pads and the wheel bearings are new. but down hill I get a pulsing on brake pedal. steve
  3. F

    Girling Brake Fluid Reservoirs Leaking

    Hi all Does anyone have a tip on where to get decent Girling brake fluid reservoirs for my BN7? The ones I've ordered online keep leaking and destroying my paint. (Tried the "no leak" seals already). It seems that most online vendors sell the same poor quality rebuilds. Due to an upgraded...
    • Fat Cat
    • Thread
    • brake fluid leak brake reservoir brakes
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Austin Healey
  4. BobHaskell

    MGB 1980 MGB harness question - brake servo/master cylinder

    Hello, I am installing a new wiring harness in our 1980 MGB-LE. I didn't get a good picture of the harness routing around the brake servo and master cylinder. Does it go through the two brackets and underneath the clutch master cylinder to the fender and then turn towards the brake master...
    • BobHaskell
    • Thread
    • brakes mgb wiring harness
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: MG
  5. B

    Returning member- Bugeyeblue

    Hello again, we have moved to the Wilmington NC area and now I am in the middle of a more aggressive restore of 1958 AH bugeye. It runs and starts well, drum brakes are a pain, but it stops, rust is being addressed with "to the metal paint removal", now the speedometer never worked, ditto...
  6. A

    TR2/3/3A 1960 TR3A front brake dust covers

    Any chance i could get someone to post a picture of the front brake dust covers installed? I have one side on, but something just doesnt look right to me, and i have been trying to find a good picture on the internet, especially of the slotted tab on the bottom that im assuming goes under the...
  7. JimLaney

    hydraulic line material

    Going to make all new lines for clutch and brakes. I remember hearing about some material that was better than the steel pipe that is original. What do you use? Do you recommend it? Any problems working with it? will old fittings work with it?
    • JimLaney
    • Thread
    • brakes clutch line hydraulic line
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Spridgets
  8. manykl

    I'm new! ......at 63 years old

    Hi, I'm new. Thanks for letting me join! I have had a few British cars, currently a Lotus Europa. I am trying to find out any information on removing the big slotted plug at the end/side of an Girling AR caliper. This is for a different car, not the Europa. These calipers were used on early...
  9. W

    A/H [or at least British Car] Restoration Shops in Massachusetts // New England

    Looking for referrals or ideas of Austin Healey (or at least British Cars) Restoration Shops in Massachusetts or general New England area. Currently have a 100-6 that needs a lot of work and currently cannot even roll. At the very least, I would like to investigate fixing the seized brakes...
    • whitty3
    • Thread
    • brakes massachusetts new england restoration seized
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Austin Healey
  10. JimLaney

    Sprite MK III combined master cylinder issue

    15 years ago my MK III was undergoing rebuild. The build stopped and no fluids were ever added. I bought it recently and have started over. Yesterday I removed the pedals and the master cylinder for a re-do... cleaned up outside, removed push rods, pins, and exterior boots. The interior plunger...
  11. Vineyarder

    Austin Healey 100-4 brake line fittings

    Discovered a front line leaking and thought I would just replace the one line for the time. somewhere there was a post about a brake line adapter fitting to convert a bubble flair connection to a standard SAE brake line This was a NAPA item but have seen them elsewhere though I have yet to...
  12. A

    TR2/3/3A Wheel cylinder issue?

    Hey all! Long time no see. I'm replacing the wheel cylinders on the TR3 and noticed that the originals have a channel for the side of the shoe to seat into but the new ones don't. Will I have an issue with the shoes being too expanded for the drum to fit back on? It looks smaller so maybe it'll...
  13. 69MGC

    MGC MGC Handbrake Compensting Lever

    Hi Guys I'm in the process of restoring my 1969 MGC. I'm presently rebuilding the rear end of the car with new springs, brakes and brake lines. I'm in need of the rear compensating lever for the handbrake. Does anyone have one they would like to sell? Here is what I need... Let me know if...
    • 69MGC
    • Thread
    • brakes cable handbrake
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: MG
  14. J

    Changing Brake Discs on my 63 BJ7

    Hello Motor Heads, I am a new Healey owner of the above. I am about to undertake my first big project on the car and would appreciate advice. Both Girling front calipers are leaking fluid. Rebuild kits are on their way along with the O-rings that seal the two caliper halves-the calipers are...
  15. O

    57 100-6 Disk Brake Upgrade kit

    I have a AH 100-6 BN-4 that needs new front brakes. I would like to collect all the parts I will need before I take it in. Can anyone recommend a complete kit or advise what I might need or have to look out for. Thanks, Steve
    • o2ba4re
    • Thread
    • 100-6 1957 100-6 1957 bn-4 bn-4 brakes
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Austin Healey
  16. Gearhead_Garage

    Brake Pedal Feel

    My BJ8 came (to me) with no booster and BJ7 master cylinder so it should stop just like a BJ7 without a booster. My car stops ok when significant pedal pressure is applied but the pedal is a bit soft and requires about 1/3 travel before I get significant stopping power. Front to rear bias seems...
  17. Simmo

    Series 3 E Type Brake Bleeding

    I think its time to change the brake fluid in my E Type. Although it may seem simple enough but knowing Jaguar there must be some tricks involved with the two seperate Brake Master Cylinders. All contributions would be apreciated.:fat:
    • Simmo
    • Thread
    • bleeding brakes e type xke
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Jaguar
  18. bthompson

    Using the brakes kills the engine! Any ideas why?

    Well, this is a new one for me. After spending a little time freshening up Nigel for the fall, I go on the inaugural trip. Every time I touch the brakes, the engine dies. So much for that idea; back home I go. It's puzzling. Starts right up again every time, but every time the brake lights come...
    • bthompson
    • Thread
    • 1500 brakes electrical engine dies problem
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Spridgets
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