Morris Minor Owners Club

Hi Guys,
Can anyone please advise me on improving my (late) series2 braking system. I don't really want to fit disk brakes
so is there another way to improve the braking i.e. increase drum size if poss? or fit a servo?
I would be most grateful for any good suggestion please.

Many thanks

easy, fit the later 8inch system,or roys way 9" wolsely. beat you to it roy

The W brakes are way overkill for a S2 car... The 8 " front drums will be perfect!

Have you tried Mintex brake shoes? They are only a few pounds more than the basic brake shoe, I recently put them on a friends traveller and it made a huge difference to the brakes, the old ones werent worn out just useless.

Second what David said, check all brake cylinders work as they should and that the system is rid of any air and with a couple of Mintex shoes on the front and 8" drums you'll have some decent braking power.

Thanks all you guys for your great response.
Please keep the ideas coming as the more info I have the better.

An 803 doesn't need discs!

My Series II 803 has all original drums and she stops beautifully, firm and secure. In my experience when people complain about the effectiveness of drum brakes it's usually due to worn components or bad adjustment. Wheel cylinders get sticky, drums get out of round and the stud holes wear allowing the drum to move on the studs, hoses harden, shoes and springs wear.

Treat her to new drums (skimming never seems to do the job), really good quality shoes, new cylinders, springs and hoses. None of the parts are expensive. Fit everything up and bleed and adjust. They'll be just fine.

Thanks David, it all seems good advice.

I third _ mintex shoes

Thanks again for all your advice guys.
I can't seem to find 'Mintex' brake shoes anywhere in the UK though?
Can anyone please help?

Thanks again

Great!
Thanks Marky for your info.

Have just checked and it looks like there are no more 7" shoes left at this supplier??