Has anyone used the brake master cylinder available from Advance Auto Parts?
Their price for a remanufactured one is about $55.00.
Roman 72B
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From: David Councill [mailto:dcouncil@imt.net]
Sent: Monday, June 23, 2003 1:43 PM
To: Gudz, Roman (EM, PTL); 'mgs@autox.team.net'
Subject: Re: 72 MGB Brake Line Replacement
Since I just did that with my 72B....
The lines all have the fittings installed. So the flexible lines are all a
straightforward install. The steel lines, depending on which ones, will
come as a straight line or may be coiled. Although the fittings are also
installed, you have to bend the lines to fit. This is not as bad as it
sounds as the lines are quite flexible - you just need to use your thumbs
and take your time getting them fitted just right.
Personally, I prefer the master cylinder kit. But then, I have done this
job a number of times. The problem with the kit is you have to disassemble
the old master cylinder which is relatively difficult. It also requires a
special pair of long nosed snap ring pliers to get out a snap ring that is
deep in the bore. So it depends on what you think your time is worth. If
its a one time only job, the savings in time and tool purchase may make
purchasing a new master cylinder the better move.
David Councill
67 BGT
72 B
At 10:35 AM 6/23/2003 -0400, Gudz, Roman (EM, PTL) wrote:
>I am in the process of working on the brakes on my 1972 MGB and am
>considering replacing the brake lines.
>
>What is the best way to tell if I should replace them, I am assuming they
>are the originals.
>
>What special tools are required.
>
>Do the lines that come with the kits already have the ends installed?
>
>Also, is it worth rebuild the master cylinder with the kits available or
>should it just be replaced?
>
>Thanks!
>
>Roman 72B
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