Hans:
The replacement boosters specced for the MGC are the same as the
replacement one used on the Austin Healey 3000. It is also suitable for use
on other LARGE single line cars, such as the Jaguar Mk II.
The MGC application is an early dual system design and requires two
servos. This is a chunk of change and requires a lot of space to install.
The 68-74 MGB brake system is sized to allow good braking with reasonable
pedal effort in sotck form. Installing a booster would IMHO make the brakes
overly sensitive. A more realistic conversion, if servo assisted brakes
were needed would be to convert to the later 75-80 pedal box assembly. This
would give a modern single servo brake system at reasonable cost. There are
clearance problems with the earlier air filters, but there are a number of
ways around this.
Again, a note to MGC owners. The recomended replacement servo from
AP/Girling is the same one specified for the Austin Healey 3000.
Kelvin.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Hans Duinhoven [mailto:H.Duinhoven@simac.nl]
> Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 1999 12:18 AM
> To: 'Robert Alan Reisse'; Peter Edmands
> Cc: MGCs
> Subject: RE: Brake Boosters
>
>
> 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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