Kurt ILL's Journal
This past weekend I not only rebuilt the brake master cylinder but also upgraded the clutch master cylinder as well. I went on You Tube to view a video on rebuilding the brake master cylinder and I must admit it was pretty accurate. The only real problem I had was holding down the initial spring so I could remove the first spring clamp. After some thought, I built a "tool" which made this job simple. If anyone is interested, send me an email and I will show you what I made; anyone can make one. Everything went pretty smoothly following the instructions.
I had the frame that holds both master cylinders, the cover plate and both peddles media blasted. I primed and painted all parts and let them dry a couple of days. Then I assembled both pieces and mounted them to the frame. This is where I sort of went in the wrong direction; I also mounted both peddles. Little did I realize they would not fit back through the hole in the deck when mounted to the frame. I ended up taking them off and mounting them after I secured the frame. Here is where I made another small mistake; hook up the brake and clutch lines to the appropriate ports before you bolt the assemble into place. It's a bitch to get them lined up and started after the fact unless you have "little, tiny" hands.
I had a friend help me bleed the break lines; noticed that the original brake hoses on the front are dried and cracked so I will have to purchase a new set. Also noticed that the heater valve is stuck and will not move. Maybe that is why the heat seems like it is always on; it is!!!. Also noticed that the choke cable is sticking and does not move freely in and out. Is there no end to this job and I'm really just getting started. Anyway it was a very productive weekend and me and the MG went back on the road again. Tested the brakes on a good stretch of road; locked up the tires pretty good; with little play in the peddle. Clutch worked good also.
I am now planning my next order to Moss Motors to get a little farther down this road called MGB resurrection. Stay tuned for the next chapter.
I had the frame that holds both master cylinders, the cover plate and both peddles media blasted. I primed and painted all parts and let them dry a couple of days. Then I assembled both pieces and mounted them to the frame. This is where I sort of went in the wrong direction; I also mounted both peddles. Little did I realize they would not fit back through the hole in the deck when mounted to the frame. I ended up taking them off and mounting them after I secured the frame. Here is where I made another small mistake; hook up the brake and clutch lines to the appropriate ports before you bolt the assemble into place. It's a bitch to get them lined up and started after the fact unless you have "little, tiny" hands.
I had a friend help me bleed the break lines; noticed that the original brake hoses on the front are dried and cracked so I will have to purchase a new set. Also noticed that the heater valve is stuck and will not move. Maybe that is why the heat seems like it is always on; it is!!!. Also noticed that the choke cable is sticking and does not move freely in and out. Is there no end to this job and I'm really just getting started. Anyway it was a very productive weekend and me and the MG went back on the road again. Tested the brakes on a good stretch of road; locked up the tires pretty good; with little play in the peddle. Clutch worked good also.
I am now planning my next order to Moss Motors to get a little farther down this road called MGB resurrection. Stay tuned for the next chapter.
No comments have been posted yet...
Want to leave a comment or ask the owner a question?
Sign in or register a new account — it's free