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Need brake mechanic in Austin, TX

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Looking for a mechanic in the Austin area that can work on my 1958 Bug Eye brake issues.
 
I am in Austin and off this week. I can't guarantee that I can fix your brakes but I would love an excuse to come look at your car.
 
Morris said:
I am in Austin and off this week. I can't guarantee that I can fix your brakes but I would love an excuse to come look at your car.
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Thanks for the response. What I'm looking for is someone that has a local garage that the car can be left at for repairs. One or two of the brake cylinders is leaking and I'm thinking a complete brake job is in order with parts needed to be suplied by the garage. Let me know if this is up your alley?
 
I don't own a shop. But if you want to buy new wheel cylinders, I will come over and help you install them.

https://www.bpnorthwest.com/.sc/ms/dd/Sprite^2FMidget--Braking%20Components/7132/Wheel%20Cylinder%20Rear%20Sprite%20Midget%2C%20Morris

Save you a tonne of money. :wink:
 
get new hoses at the same time - and possibly pads, do the job once...
 
Morris is more than qualified. Matter o' fact, he really shouod consider doing side work. :wink:
 
You all know I do side work? Computer repair. It is warm inside or cool, and I can sit down. Really I do.
 
Morris said:
I don't own a shop. But if you want to buy new wheel cylinders, I will come over and help you install them.

https://www.bpnorthwest.com/.sc/ms/dd/Sprite^2FMidget--Braking%20Components/7132/Wheel%20Cylinder%20Rear%20Sprite%20Midget%2C%20Morris

Save you a tonne of money. :wink:
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PM Sent to Morris.
 
Ugh... been laid real low by a stomach bug. I will give you a call later Mike.
 
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:]not a stomach bugeye?[/QUOTE]
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Mighty
There is no real upgrade for the Bugeye that really makes much difference for the REAR brakes. You CAN go with the later style ones but there really isn't much improvement.
The fronts do about 80% of your braking and going to the front disks are the best easy thing that you can do.
BillM
 
The later style rear wheel cylinders and shoes are a lot cheaper... that's fo sho.
 
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:]Brake it up[/QUOTE]

You guys are not helping my belly any with these puns.

:pukeface:
 
mightymidget said:
Is there a upgrade for rear bugeye brakes, or is stock sufficent
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When I did the front disc upgrade it was recommended to me that I use the later style backing plates as well, so I did. I find the brakes to be completely sufficient for the car (and this is with a nice Hap-built 1275 in it). The car is so light at ~1500# that more brake just doesn't seem needed for the street.
 
There are some backing plates on Ebay cheap, Plan on doing a complete rebuild of rear diff. before reinstalling into wifes bugeye. Might as well do the upgrade.
 
Rear end of a BE is so light you will never miss the brakes if gone.
 
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