8' brakes

Post by **minor57** » Tue Jan 24, 2012 10:46 pm

i have emailed him just awaiting a reply.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Tue Jan 24, 2012 10:58 pm

Make him an offer he can't refuse.......

Post by **minor57** » Tue Jan 24, 2012 11:04 pm

being an unemployed student thats a little bit hard at the moment lol.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Tue Jan 24, 2012 11:06 pm

Been there - done that.......

I was thinking more of a 'Godfather' type of 'offer'.......

Post by **minor57** » Tue Jan 24, 2012 11:17 pm

fair to say ive never seen the godfather so have no idea what a godfather offer is lol

Post by **mike.perry** » Wed Jan 25, 2012 10:36 am

If there is a market for 8in front brakes I could sell mine.

Post by **chickenjohn** » Thu Jan 26, 2012 12:00 am

If your 7" brakes are working fine, pass the MOT and stop the car, why bother changing them???

Post by **chickenjohn** » Thu Jan 26, 2012 12:01 am

minor57 wrote:the main problem is i used to drive a corsa with excellant brakes and i now drive a morris minor with errrr not masivly great brakes that pull left or right depending on the day lol. almost have to stamp on the pedals with almighty force before i get any great braking (passed mot like this) and ive been advised to get 8' drums to improve the brakes if they arent 8' already.

Sounds like the brakes just need an overhaul to me!

Post by **bmcecosse** » Thu Jan 26, 2012 1:13 am

Come on guys - the 7" brakes are just about 'adequate' - but the later 8" brakes really are a good bit better and well worth having........

Post by **kennatt** » Thu Jan 26, 2012 8:24 am

changed mine,unbelievable improvement,would suggest one of the essential mods.

Post by **mike.perry** » Thu Jan 26, 2012 8:59 am

Who needs 8in brakes when you've got 9in brakes.
I thought that someone would bite at the offer of a pair of 8in brakes

Post by **bmcecosse** » Thu Jan 26, 2012 9:56 am

Indeed - anyone with 7" brakes should be well interested in your offer!

Post by **minor57** » Thu Jan 26, 2012 12:33 pm

mike.perry wrote:Who needs 8in brakes when you've got 9in brakes.
I thought that someone would bite at the offer of a pair of 8in brakes

do you all the bits needed to bolt straight on, bleed and go ,also would you be able to post to devon and how much would you be looking for?

Post by **minor57** » Thu Jan 26, 2012 7:06 pm

managed to win the brakes on ebay just have to fit em now and hopefully notice the difference.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Thu Jan 26, 2012 11:24 pm

Check the cylinders are moving easily - and not 'weeping' which is the first sign of a leak developing. The same cylinders are used in the 7" brakes - so you can swap them if needs be.

Post by **kennatt** » Fri Jan 27, 2012 7:50 am

you will also need the bigger snail cam adjusters for 8 inch ,you can use the smaller 7 inch but as soon as the shoes wear a bit you run out of adjustment.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Fri Jan 27, 2012 4:36 pm

A complete set will include the snails...........

Post by **Trog** » Fri Jan 27, 2012 6:35 pm

This tale is going to need a happy ending

The Ebay deal complete

Hows about I deliver in person, help fit the beasts and report the findings of the performance upgrade on a student budget?

Post by **minor57** » Fri Jan 27, 2012 6:59 pm

that would be excellent but the fitting would take place outside my house but i would be able to borrow jacks and axle stands so thats its all safe. there would off corse be free cups of tea provided. do you have a phone number so i can speak to you properly and not just online? cheers

Post by **bmcecosse** » Fri Jan 27, 2012 7:55 pm

Well done Graham - an excellent idea!

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