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Re: rebuilding brake and clutch

To: Todd Bermudez <red_tr250@yahoo.com>,
Subject: Re: rebuilding brake and clutch
From: Todd Bermudez <red_tr250@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2004 11:30:00 -0700 (PDT)
Sorry, provided the wrong number for Vintage Imports

Should be 937-252-6412...not 973

Todd(guess that's why they call me toad)Bermudez


--- Todd Bermudez <red_tr250@yahoo.com> wrote:

> Robert,
> 
> Terry listed many good ideas.  The TR6/TR250 Brake
> Master will require 2 sleeves at 60 each...at least
> when I talked to them.  I think they can bore it
> oversized as well.  This would require oversized
> seals.  I decided to go NEW & purchase through BPNW.
> 
> At $173 they seemed to be the best deal.  And
> rebuilding 2 different BMCs got a little old when
> they
> started leaking!  If yours is pitted at all...you
> may
> go through the same thing if you try to rebuild.
> 
> Recently, I found a company in Dayton, OH Vintage
> Imports.  Tons of NOS stuff...like walkin' back in
> Time.  
> 
> Matt with Vintage Imports quoted $150 for a NEW
> Brake
> Master cylinder(NFI).  Thought that was a pretty
> good
> price compared to the big 3:)  
> 
> Contact: Vintage Imports
> [alwaysjaguar@sbcglobal.net]
> 973-252-6412
> 
> 
> 
> --- Terry Geiger <tgeiger@shoalsbritishcars.org>
> wrote:
> 
> > Bob,
> > 
> > I've been through this on my car and here's what I
> > did:
> > 
> > Master cylinders:
> > I sent my brake and clutch masters to Apple
> > hydraulics.  They will resleeve 
> > (using brass sleeves) and rebuild you cylinders. 
> > Brass is better because it 
> > isn't as prone to pitting as steel or aluminum. 
> > They can also rebuild your 
> > clutch slave if needed.
> > www.applehydraulics.com
> > 
> > Rear wheel cylinders:  These are inexpensive and
> are
> > available new from most 
> > British car suppliers.  Any of the following
> should
> > be to supply these:
> > http://www.the-roadster-factory.com/
> > http://www.mossmotors.com/
> > http://www.victoriabritish.com/
> > http://www.bpnorthwest.com/
> > 
> > Brakes lines: Replaced all flexible brake lines
> with
> > the stainless lines. 
> > Mine came from Moss but others also have them.
> > 
> > Front calipers: Mine were working ok so I haven't
> > had to do anything with 
> > them.
> > 
> > Brake fluid:  Recommend going to Silicone (DOT 5)
> > brake fluid in a car that 
> > sits a lot.  It doesn't ruin paint and is less
> prone
> > to absorb moisture.
> > 
> > Terry Geiger
> > Florence, Alabama USA
> > http://www.shoalsbritishcars.org/
> > '74 Triumph TR6 (for sunny days)
> > '84 Mercedes Benz 300D (for the wife to drive)
> > '90 Chevy S-10 (to fetch parts for the first two)
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > > Hello,,, I would like to get my 1976 TR-6 back
> on
> > the road,,, but I need 
> > > to
> > > rebuild the brake and clutch hydraulics... 
> Where
> > is a good place to get 
> > > the
> > > parts and does anyone have a list of the part
> > numbers I'll be needing??? 
> > > Also
> > > any suggestions or tips???
> > >
> > > Bob McBride
> > > 1976 TR-6
> > > S.E. Michigan
> > 
> > Check out the new British Cars Forum:
> > 
> 
> 
>

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