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Re: Brake MC for late GT6

To: spitfires@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Brake MC for late GT6
From: Dave Fain <kc3565l@sprintmail.com>
Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2004 08:05:36 -0700 (GMT-07:00)
Thanks!  I knew I had seen that page somewhere but neglected to bookmark it.  
Another list member is making me a deal on a slightly used one but I will file 
this for future reference.  
Dave

Nolan Penney suggested:

>http://www.triumphspitfire.com/substitute.html
>
>Lists several alternatives, but not a Pinto.  Seems to me I did see one on a 
>web
>page, but it had a home made sort of bracket to mount it.
>
>As for rebuilding your existing one, check your local parts stores.  The 
>rebuild
>kits are surprisingly available.  I would not recommend the Vicky Brit kit.  
>The
>one I got from them had deformed seals and did not work.
>
>Do beware there is an issue with the rebuild kits in that  the TR-6 kit is 
>nearly
>identical, and a number of vendors have combined the kits, to the Spitfire, 
>and 
>possibly GT-6 detriment.  The kit seals do fit, but are extremely tight.  
>Excessive
>drag results, with the poor pedal response.  It would be worth your while to 
>check
>on the TR-6 rebuild kit part number and ensure they are not the same.





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