Hi,
Are these brake boosters useable for MG B's with the dual cylinders without
boosters?
(USA type)
This might become a nice upgrade in the future for my '71 GT.
What cost does VicBrit charge per booster?
Cheers,
Hans
'71 BGT
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Robert Alan Reisse [SMTP:rareisse@postoffice.worldnet.att.net]
> Sent: dinsdag 14 december 1999 22:11
> To: Peter Edmands
> Cc: MGCs
> Subject: Re: Brake Boosters
>
> I just finished getting my C operational. My mechanic installed the
> replacements from VB as they were cheaper then the overhaul kits for the
> original boosters. He had to do a bit of configuring as they are not bolt
> in replacements for the original designs. They work. The car stops. I
> still have some problems with the back brakes, but I do not know what the
> problem is; I only know the symptom - the hand brake does not work.
>
> The replacements look about right, but you will not win any contests with
> them as they are enough different to be noticeable, and the brake lines
> need to be rerouted a bit. So be careful if you do the replacements. I
> can
> send you pictures of my installation if you decide to go the replacement
> route.
>
> Bob Reisse
> 76 MGB
> NAMGBR 8-3559
> 69 MGC-GT
> AMGCR 1325
>
> At 02:54 PM 12/14/99 -0500, Peter Edmands wrote:
> >As a new owner of a 69 MGCGT in reasonably decent condition, my first
> >object is to keep it that way. However, the lack of brake boosters (two
> >required, none installed) makes driving a bit risky. Two boosters
> >requiring rebuild came with the car. Should I obtain a rebuild with
> >possibility of future failure, obtain the substitute servo suggested by
> >VicBrit, or is there an alternate installation of pieces that would do
> >the job?
> >
> >I would like to hear suggestions from listers that have encountered this
> >problem.
> >
> >Peter
> >
> >69 MGCGT
> >74 MGB
> >74 TR-6
> >
> >
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