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1. MGB rear brake cylinders (score: 1)
Author: Edwin Vaughan <vaughme@mail.auburn.edu>
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 1999 10:13:08 -0600 (CST)
My left rear brake cylinder on my '77 B is leaking. If the bores are not scarred and I just need to replace the seals can I run down to the local parts store and buy replacements or do I need to buy
/html/mgs/1999-02/msg00576.html (7,535 bytes)

2. Re: MGB rear brake cylinders (score: 1)
Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@freenet.buffalo.edu>
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 1999 11:37:12 -0500 (EST)
Edwin, cylinders aren't that expensive, about $15 dollars but they are a bear to put on. Call the local stores and ask for a rebuild kit. I have found that you can usually get common parts locally. I
/html/mgs/1999-02/msg00577.html (8,176 bytes)

3. Re: MGB rear brake cylinders (score: 1)
Author: Florrie & Allen Bachelder <bachldrs@swva.net>
Date: Sat, 13 Feb 1999 17:30:20 -0400
Edwin, I don't know of anyone who has had much success rebuilding rearwheel cylinders on the B. Replacing them is a hassle (it's those damnable "C" clips!) but nothing a few well-chosen four-letter
/html/mgs/1999-02/msg00647.html (8,413 bytes)

4. Re: MGB rear brake cylinders (score: 1)
Author: Carl Elliott <grunt2@adelphia.net>
Date: Sat, 13 Feb 1999 20:06:19 -0500
All the usuall parts supplyers have the kits, Just run your finger around the inside of the cylander and look for burs or grooves before you put it back togeather. Carl E.
/html/mgs/1999-02/msg00656.html (8,885 bytes)

5. Re: MGB rear brake cylinders (score: 1)
Author: xyzabcde@earthlink.net
Date: Sat, 13 Feb 1999 21:22:52 +0000
Sometimes wheel cylinders can be rebuilt but usually not. I generally have a good relationship with my parts supplier, i.e. I give them lots of my disposable income, so I buy two sets of rebuild kit
/html/mgs/1999-02/msg00662.html (8,687 bytes)

6. Re: MGB rear brake cylinders (score: 1)
Author: Trevor Boicey <tboicey@brit.ca>
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 1999 00:47:47 -0500
I've actually had decent luck. That might be regional though. Theory: If you live in areas where you park your car for a long winter, the rubbers deteriorate and are the usual cause of cylinder failu
/html/mgs/1999-02/msg00664.html (7,927 bytes)


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