moving break master cylinder

Post by **jtd.75** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 10:06 pm

Is it possible to move break master cylinder from the inside of the chasis member (under the drivers left foot) and fit one under the bonnet and if so what would be needed how could it be done or should I leave well alone.
Jimmy

Post by **Cam** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 10:08 pm

It can be done, but unless you are cutting the chassis leg out for a drastic conversion then leave well alone.

Post by **jtd.75** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 10:14 pm

Thanks Cam it was only a thought, because I might be renewing the cylinder at some time in the future.

Post by **rayofleamington** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 12:14 pm

The standard cylinder is around £45 to £50, so it's not too bad when compared to the cost and efforts of making a bulkhead m/c conversion.
In the past people I have noticed people used a marina pedal box on the bulkhead as the m/c includes a servo but it certainly never looks like it was a simple job!

Post by **simmitc** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 1:04 pm

For easier maintenance, there are plenty of remote fluid reservoir kits that fit under the bonnet but leave the cylinder where it is. I reckon it's a good compromise.

Post by **jtd.75** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 11:25 pm

Hi Simmitc can you enlarge on your reply as to the remote res kits and do you recommend any and how do you fit them.
Jimmy

Post by **jtd.75** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 11:41 pm

I would like to thank all those that have replied to my questions in the past as well as the present. Being an old codger ( not sure how its spelt) I do appreciate the advice that you give.
Jimmy

Post by **Cam** » Sun Sep 25, 2005 3:26 pm

The remote kit is a plastic reservoir that sits under the bonnet on a bracket and has a pipe which feeds down to the back of the brake master cylinder (through a new hole in the chassis leg). You have to remove the rear screw-on plug at the back of the master cylinder and screw on the one supplied which has a little spigot on for you to couple the pipe to.

It can be a bit fiddy to do, but not hard.

Post by **jtd.75** » Sun Sep 25, 2005 6:32 pm

Thanks Cam, were can I get one and is there any make I should go for.

Post by **Cam** » Mon Sep 26, 2005 12:09 pm

ESM do one:
http://shop.morrisminorspares.co.uk/pro ... 0c46a807aa

But I had mine from the Birmingham Minor centre...

They all use 3rd party components so the quality should be the same throughout the range...

Post by **jtd.75** » Mon Sep 26, 2005 5:16 pm

thanks Cam

Post by **rayofleamington** » Tue Sep 27, 2005 12:12 pm

But I had mine from the Birmingham Minor centre...

I had one from Bull Motif...