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Post-War Other 1949 2000 Triumph Roadster brakes
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trrdster2000
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Hal, try Kips Auto in Texas. If no luck there, the Roadster Club in England sales all kind of parts and the exchange rate is not bad at all.
Shipping is competitive. I think you have to be a member to order parts, but if you are just starting, they will be your go to site.
Of course there are a few around and most are always willing to help.
Great Forum here, many helpful members.
The wheel cylinders can be rebuilt with standard cup parts and the Master cylinder is a displace fluid rod, nothing like you have seen, be sure to look for the kit to rebuild that.
Shipping is competitive. I think you have to be a member to order parts, but if you are just starting, they will be your go to site.
Of course there are a few around and most are always willing to help.
Great Forum here, many helpful members.
The wheel cylinders can be rebuilt with standard cup parts and the Master cylinder is a displace fluid rod, nothing like you have seen, be sure to look for the kit to rebuild that.
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Thanks for quick reply. I know Kip Motors well and was planning on giving them a call on Monday. I will check out the Club in England as well. Thanks again
trrdster2000
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Malbaby, so what am I, Chopped Liver. LOLJust try to keep cool, understand it's been a bit warm down under.
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Well, I started digging into the car today. It is a bit of a mess. I hope that i didn't get in over my head! It turns out the the master cylinder is a Frankenstein monster and is definitely not original:
It looks to me as if someone cut the front of the original off and welded an American master cylinder to the back end. What a mess. I hope the I can get an original replacement.
trrdster2000, I have no idea how the master cylinder is suppose to mount to the firewall of the car. Would it be possible for you to take some pictures of that for me?
It looks to me as if someone cut the front of the original off and welded an American master cylinder to the back end. What a mess. I hope the I can get an original replacement.
trrdster2000, I have no idea how the master cylinder is suppose to mount to the firewall of the car. Would it be possible for you to take some pictures of that for me?
You should be able to find a suitable M/C replacement, even it it not completely original, depending on the mounting method.
Being mounted under the floor, a non original M/C could be used....eg Ford or Mercury 1949-51....easily obtainable...or even a combination booster/master cylinder [hot rod style]
Also consider mounting a remount booster under the floor also.
IMHO...good brakes are more important than winning a concours.
Being mounted under the floor, a non original M/C could be used....eg Ford or Mercury 1949-51....easily obtainable...or even a combination booster/master cylinder [hot rod style]
Also consider mounting a remount booster under the floor also.
IMHO...good brakes are more important than winning a concours.
trrdster2000
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Hal, will get you a couple tomorrow.
The rod with the pedal on top is the rod that goes into the master cylinder to displace the fluid to the pipes. It's a tall fill chamber and has a inline pressure fitting to operate the brake light.
I told you it was odd.
Wayne
The rod with the pedal on top is the rod that goes into the master cylinder to displace the fluid to the pipes. It's a tall fill chamber and has a inline pressure fitting to operate the brake light.
I told you it was odd.
Wayne
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Hal, Here is a couple with a picture of the rebuild kit instructions.
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Hal, if you are finding out your wrench is not really fitting the nut or bolt head. Surprise, they are Whitworth fittings. Lots of places sell them as Harley Davidson used them for years. Finding a tap and die set to clean up bolts or threads is a bit more difficult.
Lots of hydraulic fittings that 7/16 almost fit were really Whitworth on the '60's and '70"s cars.
You will have lots of slotted screws in the wood that break or strip the slot out, just drill the head off, save a lot of frustration.
Lots of hydraulic fittings that 7/16 almost fit were really Whitworth on the '60's and '70"s cars.
You will have lots of slotted screws in the wood that break or strip the slot out, just drill the head off, save a lot of frustration.
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This car will never be a concours contender because it does not have the original engine. Besides, I would rather have it be a daily driver. I have never fitted a replacement M/C to a car. Is there anything I need to consider, like the bore diameter?
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Hal, I will send you a PM with my phone number, if you would like to call, I'm good for right now.
I can tell you what not to try, under the floor. Making a pedal and finding the right pivot point will sometimes require you to manufacturer the whole area.
I can tell you what not to try, under the floor. Making a pedal and finding the right pivot point will sometimes require you to manufacturer the whole area.
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Hal
Definitely become a member of the club. I have kind of stalled on my restoration as life and my AH Sprite seemed easier to do. But I will finish it some day. Trrdster2000 is a great asset and has lots of knowledge on the subject. Another source is ebay uk and http://triumphroadsterspares.co.uk/parts-for-sale/brakes/
Regards
Paul
Definitely become a member of the club. I have kind of stalled on my restoration as life and my AH Sprite seemed easier to do. But I will finish it some day. Trrdster2000 is a great asset and has lots of knowledge on the subject. Another source is ebay uk and http://triumphroadsterspares.co.uk/parts-for-sale/brakes/
Regards
Paul
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