Smaller bore would also give you less pedal effort, i.e. a "lighter" pedal.
I don't know that travel is really an issue -- in Chryslers of the '60s, for
instance, they swapped MCs of different bores purely for pedal response,
without changing any other components.
on 11/27/04 7:03 AM, bill king at bilking@comcast.net wrote:
> The MGA uses a hydraulic cylinder with a bore of .875". The Moss website
> has the following information:
>
> 1500 and 1600 master cylinders are identical except for the covers. The 1500
> master cylinder, #180-670, includes the correct 1500 cover. Some cars may
> be found with Sprite/Midget 3/4" bore master cylinders. Measure your
> cylinder bores before ordering internal parts!
>
> What are the implications of the smaller bore? I can see longer brake pedal
> travel and potential issues with clutch release unless a downsized slave is
> installed. Am I correct or off base? I ask because I am considering going
> to individual hydraulic cylinders for the clutch and brakes with a dual
> circuit for the brakes.
>
> Best,
> Bill King
> '59 MGA
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