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.
Florrie & Allen Bachelder wrote:
> >Hello,
> >
> >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 certain brand seals,
> >considering the finicky nature of LBC braking systems? Also, when I put
> >the shoes back in will it require much wailing and gnashing of teeth?
> >
> >Edwin
> >'77 B
> >
> >"I try to think but nuthin' happens" http://www.auburn.edu/~vaughme
> > -- Curly (the stooge)
>
> 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 words won't get you
> through. They're not horribly expensive and it's the "safety" part of
> "safety fast". I say replace it. Re-use a couple of those four-letter
> words to get the shoes back on. Vice-Grips are very useful, if not
> essential. Note carefully in your Bentley manual how the shoes should be
> oriented. A lotta DPOs put 'em on wrong!
>
> Allen
>
> Allen H. Bachelder =iii=<
> Sinking Creek Home for Wayward MGs
> New Castle, VA 24127
> USA
> 540/544-7333
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