Brake Calipers & Wheel Cylinders

[vping]

I have the rebuild kits for these and this is next on the list.

Any tips in the rebuilding of them?

I have news hoses and am working on the MC rebuild so I want to get lots'a good tips while I'm keeping busy.

 

[DrEntropy]

You goin' for the "Total MGB Immersion Course" here Vince?!?!?! *sheesh*!

Got yer cylinder hone and some light oil to hand? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

...and a quart of Castrol LMA?

 

[vping]

I always wanted to but never had the candidate until I found the GT. I would rather do it all "saftey slow" and take my time. I can get everything functioning but I really want to make sure I learn each process.
Actaully my TD is an amazing find but I was almost afraid to work on her. Now that I am getting so involved in the BGT, I have built up so much confidence that I know I can get that up & going this summer as well.
My first car at 16 was a 1972 Midget and it never panned out the way I wanted it to because my friend recked it soon after I got it.
Wrenching this much really helps clear the the head after a long day at the office. Great therapy I tell ya!
I really could not do it with out all of the help I have been receiving from the BCF.

 

[Keoke]

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You goin' for the "Total MGB Immersion Course" here Vince?!?!?! *sheesh*!

Got yer cylinder hone and some light oil to hand? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif



...and a quart of Castrol LMA?

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--Do not use any type oil with the hone /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/nonono.gif ,but hydraulic fluid--Keoke

 

[DrEntropy]

OkaykeOKe -- care to 'splain that? I'm curious to know why not to use a light oil. Huh?

 

[vping]

For lubrication I have been using my "Old" brake fluid. By old I mean I have had it for years and never used or opened the bottle. Rather than pitch it, I figured I could use it to hone out my MC's and such and then clean up with some fresh LMA.

 

[DrEntropy]

Tha's fine Vince. No worries.

 

[vping]

You're ok doc.
If we ever meet up one day, I owe you a pint of Guinness.
/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cheers.gif

 

[DrEntropy]

I'll gladly reciprocate.

 

[bcliff]

I posted the question about how to rebuild the calipers on the Sprite/Midget forum just a few days ago. Some very kind folks have responded with some good advice. Be sure to look it up, it was very helpful to me. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/driving.gif
(Somebody buy my Spitfire, Please!)

 

[vping]

Now it is mine to follow & add onto.
https://www.britishcarforum.com/ubbthread...p;page=0#205307

 

[DrEntropy]

Hmm... looks familiar. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/jester.gif