Wolseley 1500

[10988]

Looking for front brake shoe springs for the above. any help or leads appreciated. I have the back plates, drums , cylinders etc but need the springs. Also flexible hoses...

[svenedin]

Flexible hoses you can use the same ones as the Morris Minor uses, the thread is the same and they are the correct length. For the brake shoe pull off springs contact the Wolseley Register (www.wolseleyregister.co.uk). For the bridge pipes, there is a chap on eBay who can make them up for you in Kunifer (Geyre123 is his eBay name). The standard Minor bridge pipes have the correct threads and "sort of" fit but in my opinion they are too short. High quality brand new cylinders can be purchased from Power Track Brakes.


Stephen

[10988]

Thank you Stephen, very good leads..

[svenedin]

Thank you Stephen, very good leads..

You're welcome. I fitted Wolseley 1500 front brakes earlier this year. I was disappointed with the performance of unbranded brake shoes that I bought from one of the classic car suppliers so I had the worn out set that came with the brake parts re-lined with Ferodo linings by Powertrack Brakes. This is is quite expensive but the brakes are now very good and seeing as I don't do high mileage the linings should last a long time.


Stephen

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Thanks again Stephen , springs sourced. Are the snail cam adjusters same as 8 " Minors ?

[svenedin]

Thanks again Stephen , springs sourced. Are the snail cam adjusters same as 8 " Minors ?

Unfortunately, no. They are bigger for 9" brakes in the same way that the snail cam adjusters from rear Minor 7" brakes are not interchangeable with front 8" brakes.

Try to find some original Wolseley 1500 front adjusters and masks. If you cannot, there are workarounds. MEV spares sell the adjusters new but I have a feeling these are oversized for skimmed drums. Oversize Minor 8" adjusters (ESM https://www.morrisminorspares.com/brake ... s-p1238194) might be suitable but I have not tried this so I don't know.
Stephen

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Thanks Stephen...I'll get there.

[panky]

A quick Google and this supplier came up

https://www.longbridgemotorspares.co.uk ... ey_1_5.asp

Not cheap at £26 each and you need four for the front.

[svenedin]

A quick Google and this supplier came up

https://www.longbridgemotorspares.co.uk ... ey_1_5.asp

Not cheap at £26 each and you need four for the front.

Compared to modern cars, my Audi S3 for instance this is ridiculously cheap.

Stephen