Hi, new member here.
Does anyone know if late model MGBs have 3 pull off springs,making total 4 no. I have queried this with MGOC and Moss and they say all models from '62-'80 were all the same with 2 pull off springs and 1 handbrake lever spring making total 4 no. I am not convinced with their replies. I will have to pull a drum off but not in minus temperatures !
Thanks in anticipation.
MGBLE rear brake springs
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- Forename: Craig
- Surname: Harvey
- MGOC Member: Yes
Re: MGBLE rear brake springs
Sorry ,typo. Line three should read total 3 no.
Re: MGBLE rear brake springs
Hi Craig, and welcome. Take a look at the Moss website - there are exploded diagrams of all the parts, and Moss will send you a hard copy of the catalogue if you ask - well worth getting. Brakes are here - http://www.moss-europe.co.uk/shop-by-mo ... rakes.html
IanF
IanF
MGCC member
1972 BGT, Blaze, Navy trim, recessed grill
1961 Midget, 948cc, Clipper Blue, Blue trim and weather gear
1972 BGT, Blaze, Navy trim, recessed grill
1961 Midget, 948cc, Clipper Blue, Blue trim and weather gear
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Re: MGBLE rear brake springs
Thanks for your reply, Ian. I have a Moss catalogue. I was asking this question about pull off springs because 3 no are mentioned in:-
1.Paul Hunt's "MGB-Stuff" website . Brake shoe web page.
2.Haynes manual-"Note the 3 springs on later vehicles" in the brake section.
But neither go into more detail or show a photo. That's why I am a bit confused.
(NB:I refer to pull off springs as the ones that pull the shoes off the drum ,where as the handbrake lever spring is something else.)
1.Paul Hunt's "MGB-Stuff" website . Brake shoe web page.
2.Haynes manual-"Note the 3 springs on later vehicles" in the brake section.
But neither go into more detail or show a photo. That's why I am a bit confused.
(NB:I refer to pull off springs as the ones that pull the shoes off the drum ,where as the handbrake lever spring is something else.)
Re: MGBLE rear brake springs
Well, the sole function of the 3 springs is to pull the brake shoes away from the drum, so there are 2 which operate against the hydraulic mechanism, and one which operates against the cable handbrake. So 3 in total, but all are "pull-off" springs.
Hope that clears things up,
IanF.
Hope that clears things up,
IanF.
MGCC member
1972 BGT, Blaze, Navy trim, recessed grill
1961 Midget, 948cc, Clipper Blue, Blue trim and weather gear
1972 BGT, Blaze, Navy trim, recessed grill
1961 Midget, 948cc, Clipper Blue, Blue trim and weather gear