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From: Eduard Tieseler <etiesele@metrolist.net>
>
> I now need brake parts. I need at least the master cylinder and would
> like to do all the wheel cylinders. What is a good company to order the
> brake parts from? The car is a '66 Herald, I checked V.B. but they want
> about $100 for the master cylinder for a spitfire of the same era. Is
> that what I should expect to pay?
Hi Eduard,
I don't know how prices in general compare between the US and UK, but that
master cylinder we would typically sell for about 45 UK Pounds, about $70 on
today's exchange rate. The early Spitfire brake cylinder is what's currently
offered by most suppliers for the disc braked Heralds, though it's not
technically correct - the bore is the same at 5/8" but the Herald cylinder has
a tall thin reservoir whereas the Spitfire has a wider type. Drum braked
Heralds are fitted with a master cylinder identical to that used for the clutch.
> I also need to get the special
> adjusting tool for the Stromberg 150 Carb. VB has that for about $10.00
> which is no big deal.
I guess your Herald has been re-engined with a 1300 Spitfire unit, the original
1147cc engine would have been equipped with a Solex B30 carburettor, or twin
SUs as an optional extra.
Cheers,
Bill.
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