I forgot the disclaimer -- I know that most folks recommend
replacement over rebuilding, and I respect that view. However I still
want to give the rebuild option a shot. I read recently in the
Roadster Factory's catalog something along the lines of "We recommend
that people use new (or rebuilt?) master cylinders, but we understand
that you may need to discover that for yourself." Well, call me an
idiot, but I like to think of myself in the "discovery phase" :)
With luck, I will not end up in the dead discovery phase.
Feel free to express your opinions (i.e. flame away)!! [but could
someone answer my question?]
thanks much for putting up with my ignorance/immaturity/idiocy/whatever
cheers
bart
74.5 RBB -- with new rear wheel cylinders since the old ones were
frozen, i.e. deemed un-rebuild-able even by me :)
In a message regarding "Re: rebuilding brake M/C", "D Stowe" writes:
> I agree, you would be much further along with a new one. I've rebuilt lots
> of them, and found out later that the bores weren't true, etc. the cost of
> playing around, splashing brake fluid everywhere, then finding out sometime
> that the mc I rebuilt just failed while in traffic doesn't excite me as much
> as it used to. I would view most rebuilts as suspect too, unless they had a
> new brass sleeve put in.
> the rear wheel cylinders are also the best deal in town, new ones cost me 8
> or 9 dollars, I've seen them cheaper. can't beat the price.
>
> Ted.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dave Wood" <djw69@idt.net>
> To: "MGB" <mgs@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, March 06, 2000 8:48 PM
> Subject: Re: rebuilding brake M/C
>
>
> > Bart,
> >
> > I think the general consensus on rebuilding the brake master cylinder is
> to
> > buy a new or rebuilt one rather that try to rebuild it yourself. That was
> > the advise I was given by a good lbc mechanic and I believe that it has
> been
> > said on the list as well.
> >
> > Dave 72 B roadster
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Bart Niswonger <bart@cs.washington.edu>
> > To: mgs@autox.team.net <mgs@autox.team.net>
> > Date: Monday, March 06, 2000 7:49 PM
> > Subject: rebuilding brake M/C
> >
> >
> > >Howdy -- Thanks to all the folks who helped me decide to do the entire
> > >brake system at once! I found that (in addition to the gunk in the
> > >front calipers) that one rear cylinder was completely frozen.
> > >
> > >I opted to have a go at rebuilding the various components, and have
> > >had ok luck so far. The brake master cylinder has me a bit perplexed
> > >though. This is on a 74.5 MGB (RB) with the rectangular reservoir
> > >(dual system?). According to my various books, I am supposed to
> > >remove the ring from the piston and remove the spring, etc. My
> > >problem is, how do I remove that ring? It does not appear to be split
> > >(I could be blind), and even if it is, how do I do it without scoring
> > >the piston?
> > >
> > >Thanks much for any additional help -- I am getting depressed missing
> > >all the sunny days in Seattle!
> > >
> > >cheers
> > >
> > >bart
> > >74.5 RBB -- sans brake and clutch hydraulics
> > >
> >
>
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