Andy_w83

Agreed I have just picked up new cylinders. Will have to get levers as well, as they result in quite a bit of play.

Looks like a couple of small bits of casting have broken off as well.

Ok so just found the rear wheel cylinder to be seized!

I have a couple of questions there is a impression on the backplate from the handbrake lever pivot pin, is this ok?

The hole in the handbrake lever arm for the pivot pin is worn and oval resulting in a bit of movement, normal or replace?

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I couldn't find any NOS so paid a bit more for what the retailer described a better quality kit, as I have heard some are a bit iffy!

Just checked out the clips on rear cylinders. Offside 1 missing, near side 1 there the other half rusted away.

New parts on order.

Thanks for that, I have a Haynes and a workshop manual.

Working nights at the minute but will hopefully have a look on Thursday.

Plan is to strip rear brakes, overhaul and adjust handbrake as it is seized at the minute, then take it for another drive and see if noise is still present.

I had read about the clips on the back of the cylinder not sure if they are there or not at the minute the rubber cover certainly isn't. The cylinder can be moved freely in the backplate with the drums off.

Cheers

Cheers,

I can check that easy enough.

Hi All,

I have a 1500 Spitfire with a bit of an issue and wanted to see what you thought.

I took the car for its MOT on Tuesday, it has been sitting up for a year or so. It drove fine on the way there, when I collected it they said it failed because the handbrake was seized on.

I couldn't release it so stupidly decided to make the drive home anyway as its only 2 miles, well about halfway home started getting a loud knock from the rear, it is related to the wheel speed not engine and seemed to be once per revoloution.

Managed to get 5 minutes today to have a look, spun the rear wheel as the handbrake was on but not solid anymore and I think there is a faint noise. Removed the wheel and drum and no obvious reason for the noise spinning the half shaft and the noise is still there. Also the prop to diff seal is now weaping.

So really my question is could I have damaged the diff by driving with the handbrake on? if so what is the bes way so confirm?

Cheers
Andy

Newton commercial is very close to my work. I have popped into see them, a very nice bunch and they gave me a tour of the workshop/factory. The items of trim I looked at were well made although I cannot comment on the fit.

What are you using to paint? it looks like a nice finish.

http://www.mintylamb.co.uk/?page=sutune.htm

Have a look at the above link, it seems helpful.

Andy

The bonnet lock was supplied by Mr Bean!

Glad you have it sorted. It was the switch on mine aswell, mine was full of a black greasy substance.

Andy

Side light are the switch in its middle position.

Position 1= Lights Off
Position 2= Side lights (Rear tail lights, number plate lights, front side lights next to indicators and dash lights)
Position 3= Dipped beam (All of the above + dipped headlights)

When the switch is in position 3 you cycle between dipped and high beam using the switch on the steering column.

I had an issue recently with lights not working and the switch on the dash needed cleaning it can be fully dissembled and cleaned.

Andy

Thanks for your reply Molten, I have 2 x old doors to practice on as well.

That looks amazing. If I can get somewhere near that I will be well happy.

Thanks for that I will have a look.

Hi could you recommend any good guides for learning how to paint at home? I have a compressor and spray gun that came with it, just don't know how to use them!

Thanks
Andy

http://www.graystonengineering.com/front%20page.htm

Looks like they are still in operation.

In my old job we used to deal with a company called Graystons or Graystones for wheel bolts, nuts, studs and spacers. If they are still going they used to have a huge range available.

Andy

I wonder how this is getting on now?

Very nice indeed!

Amazing work there.

I wish I had the space and skills to do something like this.