[Spridgets] 1960 disc brakes Bugere

[CosmicMag1380]

I may be wrong on the nomenclature but if you look at #48 on the Moss
diagram, that is what I am talking about.

http://www.mossmotors.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=29302

The earlier cars with disk brakes had a single M/C and no shuttle valve in
the proportioning valve. Depending on what Jim F. has to work with, he may
need to know that there is a difference between the early and late disk
brake systems.

In a sense the name proportional valve appears to be correct as the influx
of hydraulic pressure enters the union and is distributed equally among the
four lines running to the four corners of the car.

My 2c...

On Sun, Mar 27, 2016 at 5:29 AM, Rick Fisk <refisk at chartermi.net> wrote:

> But it isn't a proportioning valve.  It's simply a device that tells you
> if the front and/or rear brakes have a leak.  I like the way it tells you
> AFTER you step on the pedal and it goes to the floor that you have a
> problem.  Duh.  :-)
>
> There was a thread (sorry Jay) a few days ago on another forum about
> removing the valve altogether to eliminate a possible leak.  You still run
> separate front and rear lines but just eliminate the next to worthless
> warning light shuttle valve.
>
> Sent from my keyboard
>
> On Mar 26, 2016, at 10:50 PM, CosmicMag1380 via Spridgets <
> spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
> Bear in mind that the later cars, 68 and up, had a dual master cylinder on
> the brake system. If you go that route, it is a good idea to change out the
> proportioning valve as well so that you have the redundant system...The
> later valves have a shuttle valve in them to allow for brakes on 2 wheels
> in the event of a leak. Gerard can bring you up to speed on this and likely
> can supply the parts.
>
>
> On Fri, Mar 25, 2016 at 3:30 PM, Jim f <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> wrote:
>
>> Hi all,
>>
>>  i'm finally getting back on my 1960 bugeye, ive got a new 1275 ready and
>> now i want to upgrade the front brakes to discs, can someone tell what year
>> mg midget donors do i needf,or this swap?, and are there any other
>> issues i should be aware of, or is it a direct bolt on conversion, Thank You
>>
>> Jim F.
>>
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