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On target BOB!!! (again) After a bunch of miles using both the 7/8" and the 3/4" M/C's I have found the only difference is the amount of pedal pressure required. I also believe that the clutch is tougher to work with the 7/8" unit. Perhaps the solution is not the M/C, but in the installation of the system. Old brake rubber hoses are a troubleshooting nightmare. BTDT!!! Steve "Stephen P. Mers" 6347... MORE
True, true...Steve.. The clutch pedal is also a bit heavier.... Good excersize!! :) Cap'n. Bob '60 :{) PilotRob@... 6357... MORE
I inherited (bought) a already convertd to disk bugeye about 16 years ago. One thing that has plagued me is the use of the AN5 single master cylinder unit with the later disc brakes. The valving/fluid displacement is not a perfect match which results in the front pads not retracting fully. The car never rolls 100% freely. "durantjud" 6342... MORE
Jud, I.ve got the same set up and do not have any problems with it. Maybe the master piston is not fully retracting. Some after market seals did cause this in the past. With presure off the brake peddle, is there play in the linkage? Bob C bcah@... 6346... MORE
Judd, Mal adjustment of the push rod of the brake MC will restrict the return fluid hole in the bore. That will trap pressure in the line like a one way valve. Adjust it too far the other way and they won't bleed. To my knowledge, a dual (in one MC) of 3/4" bore (from a disk brake car) is only slightly better than the Bugeye 7/8" bore. John Carey NG4SaleOTH@... 6345... MORE
Really, Judd? I converted my BE to discs when I originally acquired it and major over- hauled the front end as it would not get by a DMV inspection. Have had not had the problem of pads not fully retracting, at all. I did replace the brake hoses though as part of the rebuild. These do "wear out" and can collapse internally, giving the type of symptom/problem you describe. The original master cylinder does make for a "heavy" brake pedal but other than that, the conversion works perfectly with the original master. In a panic stop, you'll put enough... MORE
Oops! He repairs and restores Birtish cars only. Some years ago, I put DOT 3 in a '75 Fiat. The rubber seals in the master cylinder turned to goop. Again, FWIW. "Jeffrey Holmes" 6284... MORE
I have a friend who has been repairing and restoring (his restored cars are always class and usually show winners). He has never used anything but the cheapest DOT 3 fluid, and sees no reason to change. FWIW "Jeffrey Holmes" 6283... MORE
check prior posts....(cannot remember exactly when) was discussed here as well. the newer fluids are less prone to less prone to water absorption/retention, therefore corrosion as a result. To quote a local news artticle here in san jose, ca "... dot 3 and dot 4 brake fluid is a glycol-based hydraulic fluid and lubricant....is hygroscopic, meaning it adsorbs water. In one sense this is desireable as any moisture entering the brake system spreads out, lessening the chance of localized boiling/frezing, or corrosion. The down side is that brake fluid....can become contaminated with as much as 2-3%water in two or... MORE
Listers: I remember a flame war on the Spridget list a couple of years ago on the subject of brake fluid, so I'm proceeding a little nervously here... I am replacing both rear wheel cylinders (front ones seem OK). What should I do about new brake fluid? Up to now, I've been using DOT 3. I've often heard people claim that basic DOT 3 leads to failure of wheel cylinders and master cylinders. If I should change to synthetic, how should I flush the old fluid out of the system? As always, the list's feedback would be appreciated. Cliff... MORE
G'day Chris On all the cars out here, whether UK built or Australian assembled, the pip e runs under the car in the lip provided by the longitudinal rail spot weld ed under the floor on the right side of the car. But they are all right ha nd drive, so I can't speak with any authority for any differences in left h and drive cars. Hoever, the existance of the holes at each end of this rai l, for the hairpin clips to hold the brake and fuel lines, suggests they we nt there on all cars. regards... MORE
Hi everyone Can anyone advise regarding the route the rear brake pipe takes from the fr ont four-way junction to the rear? Does it go under the car or through the transmission tunnel? Regards Chris Howes "howes" 6250... MORE
Hi, Vikki, I looked at the Bugeye on Ebay, and I'll take a shot at answering some of your questions. I'm sure others here will chime in, so you can put together all the opinions you get here and see what you think. First of all, at the present bid of $1025 it is cheap, even if it's a lot worse than I'd guess, it's cheap, and I would make a wild guess that a fair price might be $3000, but that's very dependent on the actual condition, which we cn't tell for sure. It obviously needs some help... MORE
Hi, Vikki, I looked at the Bugeye on Ebay, and I'll take a shot at answering some of your questions. I'm sure others here will chime in, so you can put together all the opinions you get here and see what you think. First of all, at the present bid of $1025 it is cheap, even if it's a lot worse than I'd guess, it's cheap, and I would make a wild guess that a fair price might be $3000, but that's very dependent on the actual condition, which we cn't tell for sure. It obviously needs some help... MORE
Hi everyone, could someone support me with a plan of the way how the clutch and brake lead is running through the car originally? plus I look for the book "Original Sprite & Midget by Terry??? Horler, has somebody one to sell? Best regards, Christian "trendvision1" 6219... MORE
Actually, guys... This was more a "baby launch pad" though I appreciate BMC's attempt to extend the Sprite's usefullness to the "growing family" crowd!! :) There must have been some way to hook a three inch webbed belt to whatever held the seat to the tunnel, assuming there was some arrangement to begin with in this respect, so the small creature of the human persuasion occupying same could be made to say put! :) Cap'n. Bob (Ret'd) '60 Frog PilotRob@... 6220... MORE
G'day Bob from Portland Colin here from Oz 7205 wheel bearings measure 25mm x 52mm x 15mm wide 30205 tapered rollers are 25mm x 52mm x 16.27 wide So your disc is 1.27 further away from the inner brake piston (not a proble m) but 1.27mm closer to the outer piston - and you can't fit new pads in. Try a combination of 07097 and 07204. I forget which is the cup and which is the cone, but together they measure 25mm x 51.994mm x 15.011. A little locktite will compensate for the OD being .006mm smaller and I... MORE
That gave me the information that I needed which means that I still have a problem. The PO converted it to disc brakes, but I don't know where they came from. He did have a 69 donnor car, but using 30303 & 30205 tapered bearings are too wide. The rotors are tight up against the caliper. He had installed 30303 & 07098 to get past that. The 30303 is the same width as the 7303 but the 7205 is the same width as the 30205 which is too wide. It looks like I need to find what bearing will... MORE
GLEN, RUN!!!!!!!!!!!! While it is still sunny, remember Bob said he was going to kill you!!!!!!! Not to worry , though. He said it in front of 350 witnesses!!!!!!!!!!! And we will see that he is properly punished. How about life imprisoned in a BE forever driving into the sun, in the far North, with the top down, in the Winter, the heater doesn't work, the oil pressure is low, the engine is boiling, he has no brakes, the throttle is stuck and he has to pee! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Man that is harsh. Brad ******** Cap'n Bob, My apologies for... MORE
Richard: The drum brake steering arms should bolt right up to the disc brake spindles, and will then accept the original (drum brake) tie rod ends. They will be close, but should not interfere with the dust covers. "Jeffrey Holmes " 6165... MORE
All: I'm closing in on getting 22473 back on the road, at least for a short period anyway. I've installed a Frontline system and a drum to disc conversion. (Yes, I got that suspension buffer/ rubber bumper mount issue taken care of, I had Colin send me one from a junker and I cut the old out and welded in the replacement. Man that was a tough job!) So, there is a definite difference between tie rod ends, tie rods, and spindle levers. Are there benefits or issues with mixing the 2 versions? It appears that the older style... MORE
Ok...the time has come! I installed a normal sized (matches) boost gauge in my wood panel for the Judson Supercharge which for various good reasons is no longer an application under serious consideration. So, it's time to remove the boost gauge and fill the hole in the panel with something useful, like and oil temperature gauge, fr'instance. I was going to install one of those cool vacuum gauges like Frank Clarici has in his Mk1 but, alas, can't find one around. (Perhaps I should cross the GW bridge one night and weasel....nah....he's got that attack cat!) Nisonger has the... MORE
''...go your Michelin shoes on and an itch to travel..." Hey...the only traveling I am about to do in a minute or two involves food!! And while I'd love to be using the T/A's, it is much too cold so the Goodyears on the GTi are just gonna have to do!! Later! :) Cap'n. Bob (Ret'd) '60 Frog PilotRob@... 6078... MORE
Bob. I hope you pack a lunch as it is a long way to Vancouver, WA. Come out 90 on your way and I will put you up. When you get to I5, turn left. While near Portland you can stay at Bobs! Got you Michelin shoes on and an itch to travel, HUH? Brad ********** OK, Brad... I'll just run right out right now...:) Cap'n. Bob (Ret'd) '60 Frog "British Classics" 6077... MORE
I ran into the same problem when I tried to put in what the books say is the correct tappered bearings. My car came with Tinken # 07098 for the inner bearing which is a narrower thicknes to allow for the disk to fit in closer to the spindle. It is still a very tight fit, I may have deepened the nautches in the wheel nut to allow for the cotter pin to go through. I am going to go back to ball bearings because my Bugeye has bolted solid calipers as opposed to the floating, and the little... MORE
