Wolseley/Riley Minor Brakes

Post by **jonathon** » Sat Sep 13, 2008 12:26 pm

Maybe Ray can help, he says.......

'However at this time the cylinders, shoes and drums are all being produced'

Post by **rayofleamington** » Sat Sep 13, 2008 1:39 pm

Still hasn't answered my question if Wolseley brakes are still available and if so where? Or is that a closely guarded secret?

There's 2 sets in my garage... need new cylinders but can be converted to Minor cylinders.

Maybe Ray can help, he says.......

'However at this time the cylinders, shoes and drums are all being produced'

Shoes can be relined with parts off the shelf. Drums and cylinders are (were) available new last time I checked. They were certainly not at Morris Minor prices though!

Post by **alex_holden** » Sat Sep 13, 2008 1:51 pm

rayofleamington wrote:
Still hasn't answered my question if Wolseley brakes are still available and if so where? Or is that a closely guarded secret?
Shoes can be relined with parts off the shelf. Drums and cylinders are (were) available new last time I checked. They were certainly not at Morris Minor prices though!

Any idea who had the new drums for sale? I had mine skimmed which reduced but didn't completely cure the juddering.

Post by **StaffsMoggie** » Sat Sep 13, 2008 4:24 pm

I have seen several Wolseley 1500s fitted with front discs now. The conversion is getting popular.

At present the shoes and cylinders are still available for the 1500s but I dont think the drums are as easy to find.

Post by **rayofleamington** » Sat Sep 13, 2008 6:43 pm

Sorry I can't remember the trader I found 18 months ago - he had new drums for sale. I suppose they could have been old stock but as they are a common wearing part I didn't expect so.

linearaudio · Post by **linearaudio** » Sat Sep 13, 2008 6:52 pm

So, when you have stopped raiding the limited spares available for the true Wolseley enthusiasts and the drums, cylinders, shoes etc are no longer available, what will you do then ?

I haven't yet heard of the Wolseley boys baying for our blood for nicking their braking bits, but the Marina guys... how do they feel about us nicking their "downgrade" disc setups! (runs for cover closely behind Mr Ecosse)

Post by **jonathon** » Sat Sep 13, 2008 8:19 pm

We stopped 'nicking' them 10 years ago

, I know Roy is a tall chappy but we'll still find you LA

Post by **youngun** » Sun Sep 14, 2008 10:18 am

I knew I shouldnt have brought this subject up again!

Post by **jonathon** » Sun Sep 14, 2008 10:50 am

Why !

Post by **plg422d** » Sun Sep 14, 2008 11:58 am

I have Wolseley 1500 9" on the front and 7" Minor rears - i have run these for 30 years without any problems and they give a good stop even with a 1275cc engine

Post by **aupickup** » Sun Sep 14, 2008 12:00 pm

comes to pays your money and takes your choice

you really can not compare the 2 brakng systems side by side

it really is personal choice and can not see why the debate on it really

Post by **jonathon** » Sun Sep 14, 2008 12:44 pm

There is no debate though Dennis.
Some say standard Minor drums are fine for the standard car, some wish to improve these with bigger drums. No probs here, logical but does undermine the argument that the standard set up is adequate. But then we are dealing with the individuals personal preference.
Discs are the most accepted way today to upgrade the Minors braking, by their very nature the fitting kits are more complex and expensive than a simple large drum exchange.
The only reason I entered into this thread (I would'nt have had the postings concerning the earlier controversey been left as they were rather than the somewhat disjointed affair that we are left with) to address the constant untruths about fitting discs (not their abilities v's drums) as this could be confusing members of this site should they be trying to make an INFORMED choice.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Sun Sep 14, 2008 8:46 pm

" untruths about fitting discs "" - what were the untruths J ?

Post by **jonathon** » Sun Sep 14, 2008 9:09 pm

PM me Roy, as I do not wish to let this thread loose its original direction.

Post by **mike.perry** » Sun Sep 14, 2008 11:36 pm

I only asked if there was a source of Wolseley brake assemblies available as I wanted a little improvement in the braking capabilities of the Traveller when I was towing a trailer. Didn't mean to start a war.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 12:02 am

It's ok - the 'war' has been going on for ages, and there is now 'Peace in Our Time'.
Your only hope is a set on ebay unless you can source through a Wolseley Club (if there is such a thing?).

Post by **youngun** » Tue Sep 16, 2008 9:51 pm

There is but its not as interent friendly as this club!

Post by **youngun** » Sun Sep 21, 2008 9:35 pm

Right then, Ive just successfully converted one side to Wolseley brakes. Before i commence on the other side, would it be an idea for me to take plenty of photos and produce a step by step guide which could then be posted as a sticky on here for general use and guidance to everyone?

Post by **bmcecosse** » Sun Sep 21, 2008 10:35 pm

Good idea!

Post by **rayofleamington** » Sun Sep 21, 2008 10:40 pm

your only hope is a set on ebay unless you can source through a Wolseley Club

That wasn't actually his only hope

. Before i commence on the other side, would it be an idea for me to take plenty of photos and produce a step by step guide which could then be posted as a sticky on here for general use and guidance to everyone?

I think that would be great - Especially as Mike Perry now has some 9" front brakes ;-)