Rear brake clyinder orientation question

[tdskip]

Hi guys - more TR4a sorting under way. I've got brakes, but they are weak, and I'm thinking that the orientation of the bleeder as the PO installed it is a likely source. This should be mounted so the bleed nipple is pointing up, yes?

Here is how it sits today;

Thanks!

 

[Darrell_Walker]

The cylinder should be at the top of the back plate, which leave the bleeder facing sideways.

 

[sp53]

It looks correct to me. Look at the E brake arm that is the only way it can go. Perhaps bleeding the brakes and adjusting the rear brakes up might help. But there are so many variables that can lead to weak brakes that doing a complete brake job is usually best.

 

[HerronScott]

Tom,

Does this picture mean that you kept the solid axle TR4A?

Scott

 

[vivdownunder]

Trouble is manuals and parts books usually show the Girling rear backing plates the wrong way around, with the wheel cylinder at the top.

The correct way to position the backing plate is shown in later Moss Motors parts catalogues. The wheel cylinder goes to the bottom at an angle - rear of the axle housing, so the handbrake lever picks up the cable across the back of the diff.

Then the bleeder can correctly discharge fluid bubbles from the highest point of the wheel cylinder.

Viv.