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by ZimboMM1959
Wed Sep 28, 2011 6:15 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Back Brake Cylinder Kit
Replies: 17
Views: 2506

Re: Back Brake Cylinder Kit

Maybe I am on the wrong track. The link below goes to Rear Brake Cylinder Rerpair Kit at the ESM Morris Minor Spares website. There is the boot, the rubber plunger and then what looks like an 0-ring. I have not odered the kit as I already have the plunger and can get get an o-ring here (if that is w...
by ZimboMM1959
Wed Sep 28, 2011 5:45 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Back Brake Cylinder Kit
Replies: 17
Views: 2506

Re: Back Brake Cylinder Kit

I cannot see how it would work either, which is why I am confused that an o-ring is included in the brake service kit. I can see where an o-ring will fit on the piston, but to me it looks like it will get in the way of the handbrake mechanism.
by ZimboMM1959
Fri Sep 23, 2011 2:26 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Back Brake Cylinder Kit
Replies: 17
Views: 2506

Re: Back Brake Cylinder Kit

Unfortunately living in Zimbabwe means that it is more of a bother ordering and posting than stripping and refurbishing, especially as post is so unreliable.
by ZimboMM1959
Thu Sep 22, 2011 1:32 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Back Brake Cylinder Kit
Replies: 17
Views: 2506

Re: Back Brake Cylinder Kit

Thanks. On this first image. I have an arrow pointing to where I assume that a "o" ring can fit. What confuses me is the overlap with the gap where the handbrake lever would fit (second image). To me, one interferes with the other. :-?[frame] http://mmoc.org.uk/mbimage.php?src=1316694556_1...
by ZimboMM1959
Tue Sep 20, 2011 3:06 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Back Brake Cylinder Kit
Replies: 17
Views: 2506

Back Brake Cylinder Kit

I am refurbishing my back brakes and notice that a Repair Kit includes the boot, cup and what looks like an "o" Ring. When I pulled mine apart I did not come across an "O" Ring. Can someone tell me where this goes.