Morris Minor Owners Club

Before a "certain person" jumps in and says something like " fit big drums instead" or "servo isn't needed on a small cat like a Minor" I should like to set the scene.
I'm disabled with leg problems.
That means I need (a) a servo and (b) an automatic gearbox so will be fitting a 1275 Ital unit.
I doubt even the "certain person" can disagree that a bigger engine linked to an autobox means better brakes are essential and my disability means a servo is desirable ;-)

I intend having the servo working on all four brakes so the rear pipe connection on master cylinder need blanking off.
I've already a suitable servo so won't be buying a kit that normally comes with a blanking plug.
What I'd prefer is to just use a new bolt without the drilling / tapping for the rear brakes.

Anyone know where such a bolt can be purchased ?

Thanks.

Paul Humphries.

paulhumphries wrote:"servo isn't needed on a small cat like a Minor"

Meow! I must say, I've never seen a servo'd feline before

i have to say I'm not sure quite what you mean, but I'm sure there will be others on here.

Surely also where you can get bits would depend on where the parts you are using come from?

Surely a bleed nipple would do the job?
PS Note cunning avoidance of cat/mogs gag...

Yes, I used a bleed nipple the last time I did this.

Pete

paulhumphries wrote:Before a "certain person" jumps in and says something like " fit big drums instead" or "servo isn't needed on a small cat like a Minor" .

I didnt say a word.

tsssk - get back under the stairs!

Paul - in your circs - certainly use a servo! And discs if that's what you want and can afford. It's absolutely none of my business. I only draw folks attention to the 'low cost' way of improving the basic car. I suspect many on here don't have deep pockets (or they would be off to the Porsche Owners Club!) - and so I pass on any tips I have that will get the job done for little cash outlay!! The brake pipe thread is 3/8" unf - so I suppose a nice new set screw would do the job - but yes I too would use a bleed nipple to seal against the presumed taper in the base of the hole. Good luck with the auto conversion - I'm sure it won't be easy.

(or they would be off to the Porsche Owners Club!)

Ray used to belong to that one and his pockets are like mine sown up

bmcecosse wrote:Paul - in your circs - certainly use a servo! .

Glad you haven't taken offence as none was intended - just a little joking dig was what I meant ;-)
I fully understand what you are saying and would gladly use big drums if they were readilly avialable and cheap.
In fact I've been looking around for a set up and am a little surprised at how dear they can work out making them not a cheap option anymore (unless you have a set squirreled away)
Shortage of NEW parts is also my concern - shoes, wheel cylinders and what happens if a drum need replacing ?
For me a disc set-up is a logical advancement - pads from any local motorfactors (or even Halfords if you are feeling rich!) & cheap discs.
Calipers, to be fair, are dearer than wheel cylinders but again are easilly avialable and can be reconditioned either by ones self with seal kit or a ready fitted on a exhange basis (best option).
I intend using Midget based "kit.
I already have the hubs and "as new" discs - cost me £15 the pair and bought when I was thinking of converting my A35.
I'm not too impressed with the "J" shaped caliper adapters so intend making my own when I have sourced suitable calipers. I have a contact to get them laser cut rather than physically carving them out of a sheet of 15mm plate



Paul Humphries.

if you don't like the idea of fitting a bleed screw into the pipe connector you could just weld up the hole in the banjo bolt. (as long as your welding is good!)