Hi Dean
I don't know if you have new lines or not, if you are using the old fitting,
it is not uncommon for the end of the fitting to flare enough to prevent it
from engaging in the thread in the cylinder.
You need to replace the fitting or possibly file the spread end back to
size, I have done this in the past, but as a caveat I am an experienced
engineer, if you do not feel comfortable dressing the end of a brake fitting
with a file then go the new fitting route.
Graham.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dean Mericas"
Subject: Re: British or SAE
> Speaking of thread issues, I'd like to share a my experience with odd
> threads on a brake cylinder.
>
> I bought a pair of rear brake cylinders off eBay last winter that were
> advertised as being for TR4 - TR6 applications. They look identical to the
> original Girling units on my car, but are not by Girling.
>
> When I attempted to install them last week, they fit perfectly on the
> backing plate and aligned with the brake shoes, but I found that the brake
> pipe fitting would not start in the threaded port. It turns out that the
> thread is something different from the original. They are now $35 of clean
> junk.
>
> Dean Mericas
> 1965 TR4
> 1973 2000 GTV
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