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Michael Oritt

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Attached see a picture of the backing plate of my Courier's rear brakes.

1. Does the backing plate look like that on an early Sprite?

2. The rear brake shoes are 8" x 1-1/2" and the drum is marked MOWOG and ATA 7154. Can anyone source this drum--does it match that on an early Sprite?
 

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Michael, the Spridgets had 7" brakes. But, in a '67 SCCA PCS, it lists the 8" brake drums, ATA 7154, as an alternate for the fronts.
Unfortunately, it doesn't say what the source is.
Jeff
 
Thanks Jeff.
 
If the drum has a 4 on 4" b.c. then........

I THINK the 8" drums are from a sedan or pickup like a Morris or somesuch.

Remember vaguely the Daniel Stapleton Spridget book printed in UK that it was mentioned with a picture and was the hot tip for 1991 or somewhere in there.
 
Michael, I've got a complete Morris rear axle, and I can run up to the storage facility tomorrow and see what's on there for rear brakes, if you want me to.
Jeff
 
Jeff--

No need to make a special trip but yes please check next time you are there and let me know.
 
Michael,

From the picture it appears to be a Wolseley 8" rear setup. The Wolseley used 8" drums and a single wheel cylinder. Front brake shoes from a late Morris Minor will fit also. The switch to 8" Wolseley rear brakes was a 'common' upgrade on the other side of the pond. Hope this helps.
 
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