When I first put my ZB Magnette on the road, I had to rebuild the combined master brake/clutch cylinder because the clutch was leaking internally. (car would start to creep if you held the clutch dow
Ummm, how about the slave cylinder? Trevor Boicey had this to say: [snip] -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mountain View, CA, it's the red one with the silver bootlid.
Well, I think I solved the problem. I took it apart and cleaned it really well and spent a good 10 minutes with my finger down the bore. (make your own joke here) After swearing for the entire time i
Good point here, which rebuild kit did you use? The Master in a Magnette is the same as a TR3 Master and you would need that rebuild kit if I recall. We also had leaking at the union on the master a
Hi Trevor, Glad to hear the Magnette is on the road. I'd like to see it some day. Did you hone the cylinder bore? Even if it appeared OK, it's good to hone it lightly before rebuilding. I've had good
Yep both them and Apple are very costly. I tend to use Joe Curto in NY. I believe the complete rebuild ran me around $150ish if I recall. His number is 718-762-7878. Give him a ring. Best regards, J
Actually I do, it is a Lisle brake cylinder hone, it's actually very tiny. It looks a lot like the big hones for engines and works the same way, but it is just much smaller. I got it a while ago at t