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21. Re: brakes (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@attbi.com>; Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2003 08:49:59 -0800; No, that part is easy, if they aren't rusted up. But replacing them means dealing with the notorious retaining clips. Of course, having done so, you can wear the BTDT T-shirt in the smug confidence o; /html/mgs/2003-03/msg00284.html (8,820 bytes)
22. Re: brakes (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@attbi.com>; Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2003 08:57:01 -0800; I think Jim mentioned this once before, and I thought it was a brilliant suggestion at the time, but it apparently slipped my mind. I don't see a downside -- the snap ring has to be both more secure; /html/mgs/2003-03/msg00285.html (10,521 bytes)
23. Re: brakes (score: 1): Author: Ajhsys@aol.com; Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2003 12:18:41 EST; - - - - - - - - - - That depends on the situation. If you just bought the car and have no idea of the condition of the braking system, I would replace the rear wheel cylinders. They are very inexpens; /html/mgs/2003-03/msg00287.html (9,125 bytes)
24. RE: brakes (score: 1): Author: Chuck Renner <crenner@dynalivery.com>; Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2003 12:48:49 -0600; While this task isn't simple, I didn't find it to be _that_ bad. I don't know what method most folks use when trying to fit the clips, but here's what I did: 1) Get the tips of the clip lined up wit; /html/mgs/2003-03/msg00290.html (8,786 bytes)
25. Re: brakes (score: 1): Author: "MonteMorris" <mmorris@nemr.net>; Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2003 20:42:01 -0600; I ordered new emergency rubbers (Trojans) a few days ago; I had decided to go the extra mile since I was already at the half mile mark anyway. I would imagine that the person that rebuilt the car (; /html/mgs/2003-03/msg00300.html (9,732 bytes)
26. Re: brakes (score: 1): Author: "james" <jhn3@uakron.edu>; Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2003 02:29:25 -0500; I tried that method the last time I dealt with e-clips, before switching to snap rings. When I pulled the vise grips, the clip broke in half, it wasn't until I was able to track the thing down, on th; /html/mgs/2003-03/msg00304.html (9,675 bytes)
27. Re: brakes (score: 1): Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>; Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2003 06:55:41 -0500; My emergency brake cable was frozen also. I don't think that odd little grease fitting will actually accept grease from a standard grease gun. There was no evidence of grease inside the cable, thoug; /html/mgs/2003-03/msg00375.html (8,007 bytes)
28. Re: brakes (score: 1): Author: "Telewest $PH$" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>; Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2003 15:43:12 -0000; My grease gun fits the nipple on the cable and gets grease in, but most of it oozes out of the turns of the spiral sheath just either side. When preparing a new cable you really need to secure both e; /html/mgs/2003-03/msg00381.html (8,314 bytes)
29. Re: brakes (score: 1): Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>; Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2003 12:00:15 -0500; With the cable in place on the car, how do you secure the nipple to the grease-gun tip? The nipple on the originals and the replacement cable is straight-sided, so the grease-gun tip does not slide; /html/mgs/2003-03/msg00384.html (8,252 bytes)
30. brakes (score: 1): Author: "MonteMorris" <mmorris@nemr.net>; Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2003 22:12:15 -0600; Thanks for the brake help, Chuck, Paul, Bob, Barney, and anyone else I may have missed. I got the other rear brake done tonight, new rebound straps installed, and front brake hoses on. This second si; /html/mgs/2003-03/msg00465.html (10,175 bytes)
31. brakes (score: 1): Author: "MonteMorris" <mmorris@nemr.net>; Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2003 22:15:25 -0600; I just looked back through my inbox and there are a lot more people to be thanked for brake advice, Paul, Ross, another Bob, Gordie, James, and Max. Thanks all. Monte /// or try http://www.team.net/c; /html/mgs/2003-03/msg00466.html (7,252 bytes)
32. Brakes (score: 1): Author: Ajhsys@aol.com; Date: Thu, 15 Oct 1998 13:34:05 EDT; - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Don't use anti-sieze on the pads. There is a specific (blue) glue available called Anti-Squeal or something like that, for brake pads. Mine is from Permatex.; /html/mgs/1998-10/msg00714.html (7,290 bytes)
33. Brakes (score: 1): Author: WSpohn4@aol.com; Date: Sat, 11 Jul 1998 08:10:03 EDT; <<I miked the left front, and it's .329". Manual says it should be .330 to .340 minimum, so it looks like I need to replace them. Is there anything I should get besides the discs? In the diagrams, I; /html/mgs/1998-07/msg00509.html (8,093 bytes)
34. Brakes (score: 1): Author: Philip Hubbard <phubbard@carroll.com>; Date: Sun, 12 Jul 1998 18:36:26 -0400; Ok, here's the progress. Went down and took a look at the pedal free play. Looks like I've got about 1/8" to 3/16" movement in the pedal before brakes start engaging. This looking down through the op; /html/mgs/1998-07/msg00584.html (7,636 bytes)
35. Brakes (score: 1): Author: WSpohn4@aol.com; Date: Thu, 11 Jun 1998 12:46:31 EDT; It's been a while since I did drum brake MGs (all my As are 4 wheel disc), but one thing you may want to check is whether it was oil or brake fluid. Either way, you want to find out where it came fro; /html/mgs/1998-06/msg00789.html (6,876 bytes)
36. Brakes (score: 1): Author: "Henry Schultz" <glassart@jorsm.com>; Date: Wed, 24 Jun 1998 17:48:50 -0500; Hi all I have a question about bleeding the brakes. I have a 1978 b and the manual says to loosen up the pressure warning unit and the instructions in the box say to leave it out. Which is right? I a; /html/mgs/1998-06/msg01616.html (6,523 bytes)
37. Re: Brakes (score: 1): Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@FreeNet.Buffalo.EDU>; Date: Thu, 25 Jun 1998 13:00:53 -0400 (EDT); I have never had to touch the pressure switch and have never had a problem. Try it first and if it doesn't work then mess with the switch or if the warning light doesn't go out mess with the switch.; /html/mgs/1998-06/msg01648.html (6,965 bytes)
38. brakes (score: 1): Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Sun, 14 Dec 1997 16:59:59 -0500; I have a fridge full of Old Peculiar, drink Glenfeddish single malt, am a Stuart of the clan Stuart. Does that qualify me to ask an (not "a" ) automobile question ? I hope I am on the correct list; i; /html/mgs/1997-12/msg01099.html (7,986 bytes)
39. Re: brakes (score: 1): Author: Ray McCrary <spook01@mindspring.com>; Date: Sun, 14 Dec 1997 16:41:28 -0600; Then Marion Barry got in, and asked if you would like a snort......; /html/mgs/1997-12/msg01105.html (8,627 bytes)
40. Re: brakes (score: 1): Author: gofastmg@juno.com (Rick Morrison); Date: Mon, 15 Dec 1997 22:47:30 EST; Jim, Summit Racing carries a good line of Lockheed brake parts. Check out their cataloge, as well as Pegasus Racing. Sorry I don't have their Phone numbers. Rick Morrison 72 MGBGT 74 Midget; /html/mgs/1997-12/msg01187.html (8,317 bytes)

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