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Ray White



Joined: 02 Dec 2014
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Location: Derby
PostPosted: Sun Jul 09, 2023 2:16 pm    Post subject: MG TC brake upgrade. Reply with quote
I consider the original push rod design to be a compromise; not the best design. This video shows how the later design is also a compromise.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BorBnoDTKVA
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ukdave2002



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Location: South Cheshire
PostPosted: Sun Jul 09, 2023 5:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I’d stick with the original, like everything else on a car it needs to be inspected/ maintained, but has served thousands of BMC vehicles for decades without much concern.
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Ray White



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PostPosted: Sun Jul 09, 2023 6:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
ukdave2002 wrote:
I’d stick with the original, like everything else on a car it needs to be inspected/ maintained, but has served thousands of BMC vehicles for decades without much concern.


Yes, I have no plans to change my original set up...although I have replaced worn out parts with quality new ones. I doubt I will ever put enough miles on my car, however, I would suggest it is aways better not to load one side of the master cylinder more than another over a long period of time which is what this design can do.
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bjacko



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PostPosted: Mon Jul 10, 2023 7:28 am    Post subject: Brake system Morris's etc Reply with quote
I had the rod disconnect at the ball joint on my original Morris 8 in 1956 and heaved on the handbrake to stop. Gave me a bit of a fright when I pressed the pedal and there was nothing there!
They should have used a spring clip to stop the ball falling out when the push rod recess gets worn.
I replaced the lot PDQ. Of course we could get parts from the local Morris Dealer easily in those days.
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