Mark,
I just replaced the brake MC on my '73. It works allot better. The brake
pedal used to go almost all the way to the floor. I lived with that for a
few years until now, when I saw a little brake fluid under the MC I knew I
had to do some work. The new MC lets the pedal go about half way down
before it puts noticeable pressure on the pads. If I were to replace the
hoses it would probably respond even better. You're lucky, Moss sells the
MC for your model much cheaper than the one for my '73. I think you can get
one for about $110. When you add fluid, you should use Castrol. Castrol
doesn't have any alcohol in it which tends to degrade the seals on these
LBC's.
Regards
Ray Bryant
'73 Spitfire Mk IV / 1500
> From: Mark Gardner <mrgrdnr@ix.netcom.com>
> Reply-To: Mark Gardner <mrgrdnr@ix.netcom.com>
> Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2001 10:28:16 -0800
> To: spitfires@autox.team.net
> Subject: Spitfire Brakes
>
>
> Hi all - Sorry if this has been covered, but I don't remember seeing
> it. How far should my brake pedal travel on a '79 1500 before it is
> effective? I have to go almost all the way to the floor for decent
> braking. I've adjusted and bled, bled and adjusted. I've had two shops
> look at it (although not spitfire specialists). I guess I've learned to
> live with it, but my wife can't handle it. Might a new master cylinder
> help? Firmer flexible hoses?
>
> Also, any recommendations on pads? I'm not concerned with long life or
> max hot performance. I want good bite and feel when stone cold. I live
> in a pretty hilly town, and have the car parked on a pretty steep hill.
> When my wife leaves home, the long pedal travel combined with cold
> everything make for a very high effort trip down the hill.
>
> Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Regards,
>
> Mark Gardner
> '79 Carmine red 1500 (with o/d)
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