In a message dated 00-04-25 09:58:39 EDT, you write:
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The first thing that leaps to mind is that the left rear wheel cylinder is
seized - that would cause the right rear to lock prematurely. next is that
the rear wheel cylinders have been changed at some point and larger bore
units have been installed. this would cause the rear brakes to have more
bias (I think it's smaller master/larger slave to increase pressure with
more pedal travel). I'd rebuild the rear cylinders checking the bore
diameter is equal on both sides, and once I knew what the bore was I'd call
an MG specialist to see if alternative bore sizes were available, perhaps a
fitment from a different year or car model.
Brian >>
Brian,
I like your idea of the seized left rear cylinder, I will check this out.
FYI, MGBGTs have from the factory larger bore wheel cylinders than the
tourer. I am told that the cylinders are not interchangable because there is
a locating pin on the cylinder that indexes in the backing plate. GTs also
have unique backingplates that only accept GT cylinders and visa versa for
the roadster model.
Thanks,
Rod
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