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- Minor Legend
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I've just found this -
http://www.minimania.com/web/Item/DSK10 ... Detail.cfm
I assume the big pile of washers are for shimming the caliper to centralise on disc.
Anyone know if there are alternative calipers, to Midget items, that are suitable ?
I've got the discs & hubs, can get the mounts made but am struggling to find Midget calipers.
With an old ones for exchange they aren't too dear but even old (for exchange) are fetching high prices.
Paul Humphries.
http://www.minimania.com/web/Item/DSK10 ... Detail.cfm
I assume the big pile of washers are for shimming the caliper to centralise on disc.
Anyone know if there are alternative calipers, to Midget items, that are suitable ?
I've got the discs & hubs, can get the mounts made but am struggling to find Midget calipers.
With an old ones for exchange they aren't too dear but even old (for exchange) are fetching high prices.
Paul Humphries.
I have Fiesta MK I calipers on my Mini - same bolt pitch (within thous) as the Metro 4 pot caliper - so you could try these. It's a single pot caliper and very low maintenance and reliable!
Looking at these J shape brackets - which part bolts to the upright - and by how many bolts ? It looks a bit weak to me !
Looking at these J shape brackets - which part bolts to the upright - and by how many bolts ? It looks a bit weak to me !
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For Midget calipers, try Watford MG Breakers. One of my other cars is a 1500 Midget, and i've used them a few times, they're very helpful.
I may even have a set in the garage, I'll take a look.
FWIW I've got an entirely standard midget setup on my 1500 except green stuff pads and it stops really well, I've never got it to fade, and I'm notoriously hard on brakes (brembo disks and Ferodo DS2500 pads on my SAAB and it stops like this especially when they get warmed through).
I tend to upgrade brakes first, it saves those Jesus moments
Andrew
I may even have a set in the garage, I'll take a look.
FWIW I've got an entirely standard midget setup on my 1500 except green stuff pads and it stops really well, I've never got it to fade, and I'm notoriously hard on brakes (brembo disks and Ferodo DS2500 pads on my SAAB and it stops like this especially when they get warmed through).
I tend to upgrade brakes first, it saves those Jesus moments
Andrew
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Yes they are good as well as local to me.For Midget calipers, try Watford MG Breakers. One of my other cars is a 1500 Midget, and i've used them a few times, they're very helpful.
http://www.mgbreakers.com/SparesIndex.html
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Kevin
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Kevin
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They may be very similar to the older Cooper calipers ? Not same as Cooper S calipers (which sell at a premium) - and smaller than the later 8.4" disc Mini calipers which are relatively huge. Metro 4 pot calipers are even bigger - but all these calipers have the same two bolt fixing pitch - I dunno what it is and it's too cold/dark/miserable to go and find some tonight!
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Remember a of lot of his ebay bits are new and ebay is ebay but I have bought bits in his shop and the prices have been how should I say, a bit more flexible and when I have seen him at autojumbles the same applies with the used parts.Mg Breakers stuff on ebay always looks a tad expensive to me !
Cheers
Kevin
Lovejoy 1968 Smoke Grey Traveller (gone to a new home after13 years)
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Kevin
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In case anyone's interested there is a seller on eBay disposing of surplus stock at present,
I've just bought a pair of reconditioned Midget calipers (no exchange) for £37.95 each
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MG-MIDGET-LH-RECO ... dZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MG-MIDGET-RH-RECO ... dZViewItem
Paul Humphries
I've just bought a pair of reconditioned Midget calipers (no exchange) for £37.95 each
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MG-MIDGET-LH-RECO ... dZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MG-MIDGET-RH-RECO ... dZViewItem
Paul Humphries
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What a performance! At last managed to upload the pictures, but there MUST be an easier way!
Firstly the actual drawing - if anyone would like a copy I can email/fax/post it.
Next the parts required for each side:
'J' mounting bracket
Spacer x 3
Button head hex drive 'Allen' M8 x 30 HT screw x 3
M8 Nyloc nut x 3
The 'J' bracket mounted off the original backplate mounting holes.
The complete set up for the solid Metro discs - vented are actually in progress!! Uses the standard Metro M10 caliper mounting bolts + Loctite Thread Lock.
The result with stainless hoses, Mintex 1155 pads, Mintex M20 rear linings (standard shoes/drums), adjustable pressure limiting valve (Mini + mods - details available) and 2.2:1 servo is unfadable, very powerful brakes that just work!
Firstly the actual drawing - if anyone would like a copy I can email/fax/post it.
Next the parts required for each side:
'J' mounting bracket
Spacer x 3
Button head hex drive 'Allen' M8 x 30 HT screw x 3
M8 Nyloc nut x 3
The 'J' bracket mounted off the original backplate mounting holes.
The complete set up for the solid Metro discs - vented are actually in progress!! Uses the standard Metro M10 caliper mounting bolts + Loctite Thread Lock.
The result with stainless hoses, Mintex 1155 pads, Mintex M20 rear linings (standard shoes/drums), adjustable pressure limiting valve (Mini + mods - details available) and 2.2:1 servo is unfadable, very powerful brakes that just work!
Richard