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morris marina brakes

Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2011 8:35 pm
by dave220452
Hi all
just wondered if any can help with some info.
A friend of mine has bought a kit car as a project and it s using marina running gear'
he has a pair of front legs ready to fit but wonders if they are handed eg what postion should the brake calipier be facing forward or back
any info would be useful

MANY THANKS


DAVE

Re: morris marina brakes

Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2011 8:38 pm
by bmcecosse
The 'handing' is more to do with the thread on the nut securing the hub (and on the king-pin itself). Left hand units have a left-hand thread on the hub nut. Right hand units have a normal right-hand nut.

Re: morris marina brakes

Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2011 9:07 pm
by simmitc
The callipers should be to the rear of the upright.

Re: morris marina brakes

Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2011 10:03 pm
by dave220452
Many thanks for your replies I,ll pass the info on

best regards and thanks again

Dave