Upgrading Brakes

[jaguar68]

Hi Chaps,

I intend to upgrade the front brakes on my '56 Series II with later 8 inch brakes from a Series 3/5.

Looking at the Minor spares suppliers I see that the stock brake pipes for both a Series II and a 1000's.

Which brake pipes will I need to upgrade the brakes?

Regards

John

[bmcecosse]

I assume you mean the brake pipe that bridges across the two front wheel cylinders? The 7" pipe 'may' reach across if you bend it carefully - but probably better get the later 1000 (65 on) pipes. Or - get a flaring tool and make your own pipes in future! I can confirm that the 8" pipes DO fit the 9" backplates on the Wolseley brakes.Don't get 'copper' pipes - very dangerous. Either use standard bundy pipe (which will rust out in about 10 years) - or the much better Kunifer pipe which lasts 'for ever'.

[kennatt]

when I changed mine I'm pretty sure I used the same pipe,but its about 5 years ago .