[Bmcu] MG TD

[Jonathan Hermance]

Gordon,
Many TD brake drums have been turned too many times. To my knowledge new replacement TD drums are not available. Converting to TF wire wheels and brake drums (which are available new from MOSS et al) is a pricey option. My TD drums are serviceable. With new brake shoes I have six or seven clicks before the shoes bind on the drums to be backed off one click. This means I will prematurely run out of brake adjustment before my brake shoes have a whole lot of wear on them.
 
My TC drums had been turned too far for me to have any appreciable adjustment with new brake shoes. I took the car to Page Brake( who are now located out west of Salt Lake City on 3760 West Commons Lane, 13th-ish(?) South) and had Page apply extra thick linings to my brake shoes. This seemed to be a fair option because the drums did not appear to have been turned so far they would distort under hard braking or be particularly susceptible to warping. On my TF which has an MGA rear axle and brakes under it, I had MOSS part number 180-140 (item 61 on page 25 of their 2013 spring/summer catalog) modified by welding a 1/8 " thick piece of metal to the brake shoe adjuster mask. This extra I/8" gave me the brake adjustment I needed for this particular rear-end conversion that involved combining T-Series and MGA components. So, if you feel your drums have enough meat left on them you might consider trying brand new brake shoes, or new custom thicker linings on your existing brake shoes, or modifying your brake shoe adjuster masks.
 
Jon
 
TC,TD, TF  
801-583-5846

----- Original Message -----From: GORDON G FLITTON <ggflitton at msn.com>To: bmcu at autox.team.netSent: Wed, 26 Jun 2013 14:10:29 -0600 (MDT)Subject: [Bmcu] MG TD


Problem:  I have adjusted my rear brakes all the way out but the brake shoes need to move out further so they rub and I can backed them off one notch.  The shoes have plenty of material left.  Question:  Have the brake drums been turned to many times.  I bought the car a few months ago so I don't have access to the repair history. 



Thanks for your help, Gordon Flitton801-834-1289 - Gordon's Cell

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