Re: 8' brakes
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 10:46 pm
i have emailed him just awaiting a reply.
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8' brakes
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Re: 8' brakes
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 10:58 pm
Make him an offer he can't refuse.......
Re: 8' brakes
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 11:04 pm
being an unemployed student thats a little bit hard at the moment lol.
Re: 8' brakes
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 11:06 pm
Been there - done that....... 
I was thinking more of a 'Godfather' type of 'offer'....... 
I was thinking more of a 'Godfather' type of 'offer'....... Re: 8' brakes
Posted: 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 
Re: 8' brakes
Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2012 10:36 am
If there is a market for 8in front brakes I could sell mine.
Re: 8' brakes
Posted: 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???
Re: 8' brakes
Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 12:01 am
Sounds like the brakes just need an overhaul to me!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.
Re: 8' brakes
Posted: 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........
Re: 8' brakes
Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 8:24 am
changed mine,unbelievable improvement,would suggest one of the essential mods.
Re: 8' brakes
Posted: 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
I thought that someone would bite at the offer of a pair of 8in brakes
Re: 8' brakes
Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 9:56 am
Indeed - anyone with 7" brakes should be well interested in your offer!
Re: 8' brakes
Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 12:33 pm
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?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
Re: 8' brakes
Posted: 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.
Re: 8' brakes
Posted: 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.
Re: 8' brakes
Posted: 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.
Re: 8' brakes
Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2012 4:36 pm
A complete set will include the snails...........
Re: 8' brakes
Posted: 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? 
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? Re: 8' brakes
Posted: 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
Re: 8' brakes
Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2012 7:55 pm
Well done Graham - an excellent idea!