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Re: On checking my brake squeak

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Ok thank you
Could the uneven shoes cause the squeaky brakes ?
Will check the drum with my digital calliper.
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ttwlr wrote: Wed Oct 08, 2025 2:19 pm Ok thank you
Could the uneven shoes cause the squeaky brakes ?
Will check the drum with my digital calliper.
Yes definitely

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Good to hear,
I'll add brake shoes to the list 😁
Searching net for some mintex seen Morris mini ones but not MM
How do I find out part number for front shoes, seller online asked if I know it
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ttwlr wrote: Wed Oct 08, 2025 2:43 pm
How do I find out part number for front shoes, seller online asked if I know it
Well, original numbers were AJA 5058 for 7" Drum and latter cars 8" Drum were 8G 8767, but I'm not sure how well recognised those numbers would be these days.
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The Lockheed Delphi code for 7” REAR shoes was LS1001. I’ll check my records for other part numbers.
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The seller on eBay selling mintex shoes have a fair few but unfortunately said nothing available for mine, So I need to find some other brand that's as good
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Do you need the 7" or 8" front shoes? ESM 8" branded shoes are Apec and they are good linings.

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I think they are 7" it's a 58 morris
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Mike, Although new,They been on the car a long time now but not used on road until recently, it was my first morris I've had and rushed into buy bits without and knowledge
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My shoes are 7"
ESM said can't get Lockheed rear cylinders for my car anymore, are Apec wheel cylinders good ?
svenedin wrote: Wed Oct 08, 2025 5:41 pm Do you need the 7" or 8" front shoes? ESM 8" branded shoes are Apec and they are good linings.

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I don't know. I haven't used those cylinders. Try Powertrack Brakes Ltd. https://www.powertrackbrakes.co.uk
They are a small business and you will need to phone or e-mail them.

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Just for information, the MIntex code for 8" FRONT brake shoes code was MLR4. Very good if you can find them.

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svenedin wrote: Thu Oct 09, 2025 9:57 pm Just for information, the MIntex code for 8" FRONT brake shoes code was MLR4. Very good if you can find them.

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geoberni wrote: Fri Oct 10, 2025 9:29 am
svenedin wrote: Thu Oct 09, 2025 9:57 pm Just for information, the MIntex code for 8" FRONT brake shoes code was MLR4. Very good if you can find them.

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Thanks for link, will drop them a Email.


svenedin wrote: Thu Oct 09, 2025 7:24 pm I don't know. I haven't used those cylinders. Try Powertrack Brakes Ltd. https://www.powertrackbrakes.co.uk
They are a small business and you will need to phone or e-mail them.

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Re: On checking my brake squeak

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So would that mean for 7" I will need MLR3 ?




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Just for information, the MIntex code for 8" FRONT brake shoes code was MLR4. Very good if you can find them.

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ttwlr wrote: Fri Oct 10, 2025 3:22 pm So would that mean for 7" I will need MLR3 ?




quote=svenedin post_id=712532 time=1760043454 user_id=21995]
Just for information, the MIntex code for 8" FRONT brake shoes code was MLR4. Very good if you can find them.

Stephen


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I don't know but the Mintex code for 7" REAR shoes is MLR2 so what you suggest is very plausible

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svenedin wrote: Fri Oct 10, 2025 3:49 pm
ttwlr wrote: Fri Oct 10, 2025 3:22 pm So would that mean for 7" I will need MLR3 ?

I see these Mintex 7” X 1 1/4” Brake Shoes MLR3 LB73 Austin, Coventry Climax, Morrison
But sellers unsure about fitting, says it mentions Morris but nothing about minors




quote=svenedin post_id=712532 time=1760043454 user_id=21995]
Just for information, the MIntex code for 8" FRONT brake shoes code was MLR4. Very good if you can find them.

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I don't know but the Mintex code for 7" REAR shoes is MLR2 so what you suggest is very plausible

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Re: On checking my brake squeak

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Just a update, I contacted them Friday via email and guy called Paul got back straight away saying had all parts I needed, I replied back about ordering, and I've not heard back since, sent another email Monday still nothing, have you ever used them ?




svenedin wrote: Thu Oct 09, 2025 7:24 pm I don't know. I haven't used those cylinders. Try Powertrack Brakes Ltd. https://www.powertrackbrakes.co.uk
They are a small business and you will need to phone or e-mail them.

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ttwlr wrote: Wed Oct 15, 2025 1:16 pm Just a update, I contacted them Friday via email and guy called Paul got back straight away saying had all parts I needed, I replied back about ordering, and I've not heard back since, sent another email Monday still nothing, have you ever used them ?




svenedin wrote: Thu Oct 09, 2025 7:24 pm I don't know. I haven't used those cylinders. Try Powertrack Brakes Ltd. https://www.powertrackbrakes.co.uk
They are a small business and you will need to phone or e-mail them.

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Yes I have used them. Just give them a ring and pay over the phone. They are a very small business.

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