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Types of Master cylinder

Last post by moose « Thu Dec 23, 2021 6:48 am
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by Dave ' Linwood ' Lane » Wed Dec 02, 2015 5:37 pm

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Utterly useless info time but seeing as i actually had all three types in the same place at the same time i thought id post these up .

The three...

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Without getting into legal trouble. Also only my own experience.

AP racing. Tilton. Best quality designed to be used in the harshest conditions and...

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Last post by moose
Thu Dec 23, 2021 6:48 am
Brake pipe end swage tools

Last post by The Nun « Tue Feb 13, 2024 5:57 pm
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by African Imp » Sun Feb 11, 2024 1:53 pm

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Can anyone direct me to the supply of a tool to finish the ends of brake and clutch pipes please?

Have small and large types of flare type tools, I...

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Yes copper age hardens and might fracture, Kunifer copper nickel is what I use, slight harder to bend but still nowhere near as hard as the original...

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Tue Feb 13, 2024 5:57 pm
Fitting romote break servo

Last post by African Imp « Sun Feb 11, 2024 12:02 pm
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by olly » Thu Dec 11, 2008 6:16 pm

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Hi all

I'd like to take the oppertunity to fit a break servo as i will be fitting a stromberg manifold, which i believe has a vacuum hole for...

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Olly,

I have front discs (Micra) and an Imp Sport 0.7 master cylinder and no servo. I had a servo mounted in the front (simply bolts through the O/S...

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Last post by African Imp
Sun Feb 11, 2024 12:02 pm
Rear Disc Kit

Last post by jimmymac « Sat Aug 19, 2023 9:54 pm
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by jimmymac » Sat Aug 19, 2023 9:06 pm

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Does anyone sell at rear disc kit or know what calliper /disc was used.

cheers James

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Thanks John I've sent Colin a message hopefully get a reply Monday

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Last post by jimmymac
Sat Aug 19, 2023 9:54 pm
Grease nipples

Last post by spares « Sat Nov 26, 2022 5:52 pm
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by jibbit » Sat Jun 11, 2022 11:17 am

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Where can I get grease nipples for a late imp 1974 on the kingpin carriers and can anybody tell me the thread size please

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I've got 100s, std, 45o or 90o
Ask me!

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Last post by spares
Sat Nov 26, 2022 5:52 pm
New Wilwood master cylinders - fluid?

Last post by moose « Mon May 31, 2021 10:09 am
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by edgedj » Wed Feb 17, 2021 9:49 pm

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Hi all,

I've recently fitted new Wilwood master cylinders for the clutch and brake from the Imp Spares guru, Bob. Does anyone know what spec of...

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Girling is all i would ever fit to a road car and ok to use on a clubmans competition car anything above this i use AP racing. I would not use any...

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Mon May 31, 2021 10:09 am
New brake and clutch pipes

Last post by AntC « Sat May 08, 2021 3:14 pm
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by AntC » Thu May 06, 2021 2:36 pm

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Just ordering new Kunifer brake and clutch pipes as my Imp is possibly one of the last to be still using the original steel ones since 1966. Looking...

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Much better really to get a roll of Kunifer and fittings of you own choice and make you own up using the original as a pattern. The problem with...

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Last post by AntC
Sat May 08, 2021 3:14 pm
Brake Pedal-Sorted!

Last post by edgedj « Thu Apr 01, 2021 4:44 pm
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by pubcrawler » Sat May 03, 2014 9:42 am

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Have now renewed all brake pipes, wheel cylinders, 0.7 master cylinder, large reservoir & Fiesta Mk2 disc conversion :D .
Brakes have been bled about...

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I had Fiesta based from discs for 15 years on first my Stiletto and then Davrian. The drums on the Stiletto were lovely and I have no idea why I...

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Last post by edgedj
Thu Apr 01, 2021 4:44 pm
Alternative Motorsport Legal Disc conversion ?

Last post by HARTWELL MK1 « Sat Dec 19, 2020 9:41 pm

by HARTWELL MK1 » Sat Dec 19, 2020 9:41 pm

There are several reasons why I want to develop my brake conversion, the main one being now is that I want a 1960’s looking aluminium caliper, that...

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Last post by HARTWELL MK1
Sat Dec 19, 2020 9:41 pm
Fiesta disc brake balance

Last post by moose « Sat Dec 19, 2020 12:17 pm
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by walshste » Tue Jul 02, 2019 1:48 pm

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Folks
I carried out an interesting experiment last night.

I lifted the imp on to 4 axle stands. Then using a large vice in the footwell I was able...

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The 1955 Aston Martin DB3S/104, which is owned by Steve Boultbee Brooks, was one of the first cars to experience Mintex Classic’s bespoke service....

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Last post by moose
Sat Dec 19, 2020 12:17 pm
Dual Circuit Brakes.

Last post by bks974c « Sun Nov 15, 2020 6:54 pm
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by hukent » Sun Nov 15, 2020 2:26 pm

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I'm thinking of going to a dual circuit system, more for added safety than any other reason, as my car has discs all round and the stopping power is...

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I had a look at the VW Beetle one as readily available and similar set up to the IMP - rear engined. Beyond thinking about it, not taken it any...

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Last post by bks974c
Sun Nov 15, 2020 6:54 pm
Brake issues, need help.

Last post by keanej « Thu Jul 02, 2020 11:28 pm
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by al26chin » Wed Jul 01, 2020 7:51 am

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Hi all, having some weird brake issues. Standard drums, all new master cylinder etc. Actually most of the braking system is relatively new.

Issue i...

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If memory serves me there is a one way valve at the end of the master cylinder which allows fluid in, but when you press the peddle closes, and...

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Last post by keanej
Thu Jul 02, 2020 11:28 pm
Moose - his brake shoes and a review

Last post by moose « Thu Feb 06, 2020 7:49 pm
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by Dave ' Linwood ' Lane » Sat Oct 19, 2019 6:07 pm

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Just fitted a full set of Mike Dents brake shoes so heres a review thus far :)

So these are relined brake shoes that Mike has developed and asked me...

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To compliment my rear brake shoes (fronts available as well ideal on a standard car right up to track day use and classic rallying) i have just...

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Last post by moose
Thu Feb 06, 2020 7:49 pm
uprated rear shoes ?

Last post by moose « Tue Jan 21, 2020 8:12 am
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by ylee coyote » Mon Jan 20, 2020 9:27 pm

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supplier ?

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I have a new batch of front and rears on the way and one set rears in stock (last set at £65 delivered to UK) They are exchange items but thanks to...

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Last post by moose
Tue Jan 21, 2020 8:12 am
Brake drum skimming

Last post by edgedj « Wed Nov 13, 2019 11:57 pm
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by edgedj » Wed Nov 06, 2019 12:16 am

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Anyone else tried this? One drum needed 15 thou removing before it was all machined, the other more like 40 thou...

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Thanks for that info and I will pass it on to the engineer who will do the job for me. He did a great job on the LR drums, but it isn't exactly a...

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Last post by edgedj
Wed Nov 13, 2019 11:57 pm
Long tube brake bleeding

Last post by 617sqn « Tue Jul 30, 2019 10:32 pm
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by African Imp » Mon Jul 29, 2019 10:12 am

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This may be of use to someone?

A local Imp owner told me that he was bleeding the rear brakes on his Imp with a long length of clear plastic tube,...

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Or, you could get a one man bleeding kit, like for example an Easibleed, and cut out the middleman (in this case, woman).

Andy G

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Last post by 617sqn
Tue Jul 30, 2019 10:32 pm
Brake drum paint

Last post by Pog « Sun Mar 24, 2019 9:09 pm
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by 617sqn » Mon Apr 02, 2018 5:53 pm

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What do you guys use to protect brake drums ? Is POR 15 suitable ?

Andy G

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I thought it worked by keeping the heat inside the exhaust so not heating surrounding components, the total opposite for a brake where you want to...

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Last post by Pog
Sun Mar 24, 2019 9:09 pm
Disk brake conversion & speedo

Last post by Grahame59 « Wed Oct 03, 2018 4:48 pm
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by PAW » Wed Mar 21, 2018 7:19 am

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How have you made your speedo to work. GPS speedo would be easy

BUT I would like to retain mechanical Smiths speedo

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No speedo problems if using the Micra conversion. Uses the normal Imp hub drive/cable arrangement.

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Last post by Grahame59
Wed Oct 03, 2018 4:48 pm
Reservoir to MC

Last post by CV35Ian « Fri Jul 27, 2018 12:07 pm
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by CV35Ian » Fri Jul 27, 2018 9:25 am

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I'm putting two separate reservoirs in for brake and clutch, and locating them on bulkhead.

I'll need to get some pipes made up, the reservoirs are...

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IAn

7/16 at other end as well

You can see where I tucked in the resevoirs and mounting plate in George, fits well in there.

i thought about...

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Last post by CV35Ian
Fri Jul 27, 2018 12:07 pm
Brake and fuel pipe

Last post by Lebowski snr « Wed Feb 21, 2018 12:45 pm
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by tiker » Wed Feb 21, 2018 11:09 am

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Hi the brake pipes that run through the tunnel to the rear including cables to they pass through the cross member or under it ? Thanks Gary

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Don't tangle them up with your handbrake cables.
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Last post by Lebowski snr
Wed Feb 21, 2018 12:45 pm
Hi all more parts missing on handbrake

Last post by tiker « Sat Feb 03, 2018 10:18 am
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by tiker » Thu Feb 01, 2018 10:43 am

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Hi does anyone have an exploded view of the handbrake assy where the cables are attached there must be some bar that goes through that I don't have...

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Hi Graham
I've ordered some parts from club spares and Bob happened to have one but sure will be calling in future just noticed your FB page too...

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Last post by tiker
Sat Feb 03, 2018 10:18 am
Any comments? Motamec master

Last post by hazzah « Sat Jan 13, 2018 5:09 pm
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by hazzah » Mon Nov 06, 2017 7:25 pm

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Sat Jan 13, 2018 5:09 pm
Brake servo fitting

Last post by tiker « Wed Dec 13, 2017 6:49 am
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by tiker » Tue Dec 12, 2017 8:53 am

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Hi I plan to fit a servo in the engine compartment as std on the stiletto I believe the std pipe run is from the master cylinder to servo, then back...

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Thanks again, I had better get on with it now

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Last post by tiker
Wed Dec 13, 2017 6:49 am
uprated shoes

Last post by African Imp « Fri Jul 07, 2017 8:17 am
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by moose » Tue Jul 20, 2010 9:36 pm

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anybody interested in uprated compound brake shoes ?? i am loking to reline some for the rally car and have a pile of standard shoes i was thinking...

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Yesterday I was out in my sport specification 1967 Hillman Imp Californian, thinking about this thread and on a downward sloping hill with cold...

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Last post by African Imp
Fri Jul 07, 2017 8:17 am
Servo ratios

Last post by The Nun « Thu Jul 06, 2017 9:25 pm
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by tiker » Thu Jul 06, 2017 8:18 pm

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Hi I want to buy a servo does anyone know what the original ratio was I have a manual but can't find any information about ratios

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2 to 1 I believe.

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Last post by The Nun
Thu Jul 06, 2017 9:25 pm
Best source for replacement rear brake adjusters?

Last post by Smudge « Mon Apr 17, 2017 12:44 am
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by Smudge » Fri Apr 14, 2017 5:43 pm

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Afternoon all :-)
Anyone got any suggestions as to the best place to buy replacement rear brake adjusters? Also what the code is for the rear brake...

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Hi John,
Yup sorted thanks :-)
G Imp007

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Last post by Smudge
Mon Apr 17, 2017 12:44 am
Rear brake shoe question.

Last post by 617sqn « Sat Apr 01, 2017 10:13 am
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by 617sqn » Thu Mar 02, 2017 5:31 pm

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Having had trouble on occasion with the rear brakes hanging up when reversing, I decided today (as I'd finished early) to inspect both sides to see...

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Unfortunately my deep 7/16 socket wasn't quite deep enough :lol: but the 5/16 and 7/16 openenders were fine. Just a little long winded. :D

Andy G

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Last post by 617sqn
Sat Apr 01, 2017 10:13 am
Imp Front Discs

Last post by ylee coyote « Fri Mar 31, 2017 6:35 pm
Replies: 7
by Racecaptain » Sun Mar 05, 2017 5:13 pm

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Wanting to build an HSCC imp racer from a Imp California I have just acquired any suggestions or help would be gratefully appreciated, already have a...

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I have Fiesta set complete with carriers, callipers etc ,Discs have done approx 1200 miles
Like new
Interested ?
Drop me a pm

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Last post by ylee coyote
Fri Mar 31, 2017 6:35 pm
Bias brake pedal is it worthwhilst?

Last post by John Simister « Sat Dec 31, 2016 5:11 pm
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by colimp66 » Sat Dec 31, 2016 10:27 am

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Hi,

Seeing as I am modifying my pedal box with larger pedals I got to thinking if it was worth modifying the pedal box to have two brake master...

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If you want relatively more braking on the front, because of the lighter engine, then the Fiesta disc conversion will give you that anyway relative...

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Last post by John Simister
Sat Dec 31, 2016 5:11 pm
Van / Car Brake Cylinders ??

Last post by tim sears « Wed Nov 02, 2016 11:21 am
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by andy » Tue Nov 01, 2016 1:51 pm

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Hi all

I notice that the front wheel cylinders for the van are listed as 0.625 Part Number 64675937
and the wheel cylinders for the car are listed...

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I use 0.75 bore front cylinders ( Escort and Viva)on my everday Imps but then again I do carry quite a heavy tool kit and spares in the front.On an...

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Last post by tim sears
Wed Nov 02, 2016 11:21 am
Viva Disc calliper adapter plate

Last post by wiskid « Sun Jun 26, 2016 9:25 pm
Replies: 6
by wiskid » Sun Feb 28, 2016 12:13 pm

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Has anyone any experience of Viva brake disc conversion, especially the adapter plate. The one I have allows the bottom bolt that fixes the calliper...

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David Hall is an RAC Scrutineer (old school - now MSA) for Historic events so should know what he is talking about.

Ian Imp003 Clan004

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Last post by wiskid
Sun Jun 26, 2016 9:25 pm
master cylinder sizes

Last post by bks974c « Sun May 01, 2016 9:52 pm
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by johnedgar1 » Sun May 01, 2016 8:53 pm

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what is the correct size to use on a clan with drum brakes all round, thanks

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0.7 if fitted with the servo or
0.625 without

Scott

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Last post by bks974c
Sun May 01, 2016 9:52 pm
Disc Brake Conversion

Last post by The Nun « Fri Mar 25, 2016 5:51 am
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by The Nun » Wed Mar 23, 2016 9:30 pm

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Are you sure its bearing play and not king pin, top to bottom is normally due to them 90 % of the time??

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Will check
If so, are there bushings to press in for king pins?

Yes available as a kit new bushes and kingpins, also in stainless steel to order...

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Last post by The Nun
Fri Mar 25, 2016 5:51 am
views on braking system?

Last post by neiljones « Sat Mar 19, 2016 12:28 pm
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by neiljones » Fri Mar 18, 2016 9:14 pm

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Just wondered what folks views are on brakes for road use only Mk5 Davrian.
Currently vg 95 drum (no servo). Any great benefit in fitting imp club...

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Thanks Mark .. as I suspected.
Cheers
Neil

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Last post by neiljones
Sat Mar 19, 2016 12:28 pm
Caliper identification

Last post by 617sqn « Tue Mar 15, 2016 8:47 pm
Replies: 3
by clan184 » Mon Mar 14, 2016 12:58 pm

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I've a disc conversion that's been on my Clan since the late 1980's. I think it is from a Viva HC ?? as the track changed when it was fitted.
While...

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Yep, Big Redd are a very good source for brake related stuff. I bought the parts to refurb Stans Micra disc conversion from them : Very good service...

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Last post by 617sqn
Tue Mar 15, 2016 8:47 pm
Fenn Lane 12" disc conversion - Pad part number.

Last post by phatbob « Sun May 17, 2015 5:59 pm
Replies: 6
by phatbob » Thu May 14, 2015 7:32 pm

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Dear all.
Some info for anybody like me who has the Fenn Lane Motorsports (also erstwhile Imptechnic) 12 inch disc conversion. I've just got the...

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It must use volvo rear calipers from a volvo 960 after year 1988 i have always admired those calipers , they would probably be fine for the rear of...

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Last post by phatbob
Sun May 17, 2015 5:59 pm
Girling LF14 replacement

Last post by moose « Thu Feb 26, 2015 9:14 am
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by MMCPJONES » Mon Feb 23, 2015 4:34 pm

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Hi,

I'm pondering replacing my Girling 14LF calipers with lightweight units. However, I want to retain the existing mounting brackets (the rears are...

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i have had these made recently very high quality piece of kit if anybody wants some they are £230 each inc VAT plus postage not many pairs left at...

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Last post by moose
Thu Feb 26, 2015 9:14 am
back plate mods

Last post by tiker « Fri Oct 31, 2014 2:15 pm
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by tiker » Mon Oct 27, 2014 1:18 pm

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Hi iam restoring 68 stiletto one of the rear backplates has what looks like a water drainage pressing spot welded to the middle could anyone explain...

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Yes your right the splined hub is turned down with grove in I suppose that acts as a thrower
Thanks gary

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Last post by tiker
Fri Oct 31, 2014 2:15 pm
REAR BRAKE SHOES SIZES

Last post by Lars Hagermark « Fri Sep 26, 2014 11:26 am
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by Imp-paul » Fri Sep 26, 2014 10:41 am

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Are the rear brake shoes the same size on all models, there is a few sets on ebay but some say 63 to 67, 65 to 67, and 63 to 76...

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Yes, all Imps - 1963-1976.
Also same as Mk1 Ford Escort saloon (estate? van?) and some smaller Austin/Morris (not Mini), IIRC 1100/1300.

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Last post by Lars Hagermark
Fri Sep 26, 2014 11:26 am
Hang-up in reverse

Last post by Dave ' Linwood ' Lane « Thu Sep 25, 2014 10:53 am
Replies: 5
by 617sqn » Wed Sep 24, 2014 10:36 pm

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Hi Guys. I've got a strange problem (no, not that one. That's being treated :? ). Sometimes i.e not always, when I reverse and need to apply the...

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Really strange that you mention the wear on the backplates.
Ive just replaced the rear shoes on the Vusky and did notice a lot of wear on the...

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Last post by Dave ' Linwood ' Lane
Thu Sep 25, 2014 10:53 am
valentine fiesta kit

Last post by African Imp « Tue Apr 29, 2014 1:45 pm
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by 67cali » Thu Oct 03, 2013 4:39 pm

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Ive got the above kit for 12 inch wheels. Bought them based on previous experience when I fitted the kit to my old cali. However, the kit has been...

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Roy,
Thanks for that. Very kind.
Colin V

Colin,

My honest pleasure.

For over a dozen years I have been selling and shipping boat kits world wide,...

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Last post by African Imp
Tue Apr 29, 2014 1:45 pm
Alternative disc brake calipers

Last post by The Nun « Tue Apr 01, 2014 4:31 pm
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by Hillmaniac » Sun Mar 30, 2014 9:40 pm

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Hi there,

Just wondering... since there were quite a few old British cars that ran 12 /13 wheels with disc brakes up front how come most disc brake...

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I was looking at a Ligier not so long back, parked next to me in the car park, its one of those town micro car things, even that had disc brakes,...

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Last post by The Nun
Tue Apr 01, 2014 4:31 pm
hard to brake

Last post by Lars Hagermark « Sat Nov 02, 2013 9:03 pm
Replies: 4
by Dave ' Linwood ' Lane » Wed Sep 11, 2013 9:03 pm

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What is that bodge !!! , not original but check the original pedal spring is fitted or not broken , someone put it there for a reason.

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Glad to see it's sorted now.

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Last post by Lars Hagermark
Sat Nov 02, 2013 9:03 pm
Master cylinder removal

Last post by GaryH « Thu Oct 24, 2013 2:49 am
Replies: 6
by d00g13 » Mon Sep 16, 2013 5:49 pm

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Hi guys
How do I remove the master cylinder.
Regards
Paul

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Hi
Most modern asbestos-free linings are designed for servoed applications so are too hard for the original 0.7 Mk1 cylinder. So you should use the...

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Last post by GaryH
Thu Oct 24, 2013 2:49 am
Bleeding Issues

Last post by ImpManiac « Mon Feb 04, 2013 10:40 pm
Replies: 5
by Ed Cox » Sun Feb 03, 2013 6:56 pm

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Hello everyone,

I have fitted a completely new brake system (copper-nickle brake pipe set, front disc conversion, new master cylinders, new slave...

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We aim to please. :wink:

IM 8)

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Last post by ImpManiac
Mon Feb 04, 2013 10:40 pm
Modified stub axle for caliper bracket?

Last post by Lars Hagermark « Sun Jan 13, 2013 12:35 pm
Replies: 2
by Lars Hagermark » Sat Jan 12, 2013 5:03 pm

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Have a Viva disc brake kit I'd like to try on the Californian.
IIRC the caliper bracket bolts to the stub axle through the two rearmost holes for the...

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Hi,
I have the Fiesta disc brake kit.
I did without any doubt drill those holes out to 10 mm.
You are talking about a difference in diameter of 1,5...

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Last post by Lars Hagermark
Sun Jan 13, 2013 12:35 pm
Brake adjuster spanner

Last post by GaryH « Wed Jan 09, 2013 1:53 am
Replies: 5
by skamanfrank » Thu Mar 01, 2012 5:35 am

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What size brake adjuster spanner do I need (i.e. the one with the square hole)

The smallest I can find is 1/4 , but even that looks slightly too...

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hi
A really good wrench for this can be IMProvised from a 5/16 Allen key and a 5/16 socket with 1/4 square-drive.
The length of the shorter arm of...

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Last post by GaryH
Wed Jan 09, 2013 1:53 am
straightening brake pipe, line

Last post by james « Wed Aug 29, 2012 11:45 pm
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by sammy the sturgeon » Wed Aug 29, 2012 10:09 pm

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Anyone any advice on the best way to straighten a brake line?

This looks like a really good idea, but can I find it for sale anywhere?? NO and the...

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Really don't like the second video's method - puts the pipe well beyond the yield point, and also (due to the inevitable lenghtening of the pipe)...

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Last post by james
Wed Aug 29, 2012 11:45 pm
Front wheel cylinder seals

Last post by ImpManiac « Tue Apr 03, 2012 3:02 pm
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by keanej » Sun Apr 01, 2012 10:13 pm

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I got around to replacing the seals in my front cylinders, unfortunately the replacement seals are slightly different.

Old seals have a larger hole...

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^^ My sentiments. You really should not take chances with brakes. For the sake of a few bob, fit new cylinders and be done with the issue. :wink:...

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Last post by ImpManiac
Tue Apr 03, 2012 3:02 pm
Fitting the long brake pipe - best way

Last post by ImpManiac « Fri Mar 23, 2012 11:25 am
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by keanej » Wed Mar 21, 2012 11:31 pm

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So this weekends job is to fit the front brake pipes and long one that goes to the back of the car.

Getting the old one out was a bit of a fiddle...

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Strip the car to a bare shell, fit on roll over jig. This pipe is then very easy to fit :lol: , outher wise its a real sod!

My thoughts exactly....

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Fri Mar 23, 2012 11:25 am

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