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by matchlessg3l
Wed Oct 25, 2006 4:22 pm
Forum: Useful Tips
Topic: A-Frames / towing dolly and towing law
Replies: 20
Views: 38555

Perhaps I should elaborate further on how the towing attachment is fitted to the Minor. I did NOT solely rely on the two bumper mounting brackets, there are also two very strong brackets that are fixed to the chassis. Last year I gave it a thorough test down in Cornwall where the car was towed up an...
by matchlessg3l
Tue Oct 24, 2006 3:07 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: disk brakes
Replies: 16
Views: 4107

I fitted Marina disc brakes to my convertible just prior to the National Rally. The problem I had was that I had to press the brake pedal twice to get a brake after this it was ok and solid, but after being left until you needed to brake again the symptons were back. The pedal was not spongy. I had ...
by matchlessg3l
Mon Oct 23, 2006 10:51 pm
Forum: Useful Tips
Topic: A-Frames / towing dolly and towing law
Replies: 20
Views: 38555

If anyone is interested in using an A frame for a Minor, I can provide photos of the brackets that I made. There is no actual welding to the car. I utilised the front bumper mountings. On E Bay in the motorhome parts section someone is offering drawings on how to make your own braked A Frame. I got ...
by matchlessg3l
Mon Oct 23, 2006 7:53 pm
Forum: Useful Tips
Topic: A-Frames / towing dolly and towing law
Replies: 20
Views: 38555

Towing Minors with a braked A Frame.

I have towed my Minor Convertible around Devon and Cornwall last summer and this year to the National Rally and then for three weeks in France. I used a braked A Frame, the same type as sold by Car-Tow. The brakes must work on all four wheels. This is done by the caravan type hitch on the tow frame ...