I've notice a few threads going about good break maintenance/performance.
I recently had the breaks on my 74 MGB completely rebuilt (brand new master
cylinder, break lines, calipers, rotors, pads everything!). It cost me a
fortune.
My issue is that I don't think the breaks work as well as they should. It
seems as though I have to apply a good amount of pressure to the pedal to get
the car to stop. Is this just the way MGBs breaks are? Am I just spoiled by
modern breaking systems (my daily driver is a 95 Nissan).
You might say I should question the mechanic that did the work, but he has an
excellent reputation. His shop is constantly filled with Jags, MGs, Triumphs,
Porsche etc...
Before I complain to them, I want to make sure that I'm complaining about
their work and not the physical limits of an MGB breaking system.
Details: the pedal moves down about 1/4 of the distance before I start to
feel break pressure. Is this a typical amount of free play?
BTW: Thanks to all that helped with suggestions on my no start problem...it's
back running again. Just in time. It's 80 and sunny today!
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