Mk 2 Master Cylinder
As I have been out of the fold for a while, just thought I would check that I assume Mk 2 M/C are still unavailable ? Re - establishing the braking system on mine I must admit is my main concern.
Member Number 7392 04/07
1975 TRIUMPH 2500S AUTO ESTATE IN BRG!
DON'T TIDY UP - LEAVE IT WHERE IT FELL!!
1975 TRIUMPH 2500S AUTO ESTATE IN BRG!
DON'T TIDY UP - LEAVE IT WHERE IT FELL!!
Re: Mk 2 Master Cylinder
Rimmers have reconditioned ones listed as available. Or you could be like us and convert your car to tandem cylinder
Tony.
Tony.
1976 2500 TC. converted to S specs.
Lots of bits
1999 BMW Z3.
2006 BMW 325ti.
Hopefully not needing too many bits.
.
Lots of bits
1999 BMW Z3.
2006 BMW 325ti.
Hopefully not needing too many bits.
.
Re: Mk 2 Master Cylinder
Hello Forkie,
I found that they were not available some time back and a kind member sent me a second hand one which I then had reconditioned.
I didn't think about going the twin route but assume it still uses the same servo?
Alec
I found that they were not available some time back and a kind member sent me a second hand one which I then had reconditioned.
I didn't think about going the twin route but assume it still uses the same servo?
Alec
0465
MK1.5 2.5 P.I.
Jaguar MK 2 (Long term restoration.)
Hymer 564 Motorhome.
MK1.5 2.5 P.I.
Jaguar MK 2 (Long term restoration.)
Hymer 564 Motorhome.
Re: Mk 2 Master Cylinder
Alec,
No, looking at Rimmers listing it seems that servo's are different.
Tony.
No, looking at Rimmers listing it seems that servo's are different.
Tony.
1976 2500 TC. converted to S specs.
Lots of bits
1999 BMW Z3.
2006 BMW 325ti.
Hopefully not needing too many bits.
.
Lots of bits
1999 BMW Z3.
2006 BMW 325ti.
Hopefully not needing too many bits.
.
Re: Mk 2 Master Cylinder
Hello Tony,
in that case it sems the reconditioning of the master cylinder is a cheaper solution?
Alec
in that case it sems the reconditioning of the master cylinder is a cheaper solution?
Alec
0465
MK1.5 2.5 P.I.
Jaguar MK 2 (Long term restoration.)
Hymer 564 Motorhome.
MK1.5 2.5 P.I.
Jaguar MK 2 (Long term restoration.)
Hymer 564 Motorhome.
Re: Mk 2 Master Cylinder
What is the problem with your old one? As long as the internal bore is not rusted or scored, I would fit new seals which are readily available. I was going to fit a new old stock item on my PI, but decided to reseal the existing one which now works perfectly, leaving the spare nos cylinder in stock for 'another day'. In the past, I have saved good used hydraulic cylinders (brake master and clutch master and slave) off breakers, but unless you totally clean them of old brake fluid and protect the internals, after a year or so, you might as well throw them, as the moisture absorbed into the old brake fluid rusts the bore rederring them virtually scrap. So if the internals are good on your old one, then I would reseal that so that it lives for another day.
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1967 Mk1 2000 in Gunmetal Grey
1969 Mk1 2000 in Royal Blue
1970 Mk2 2000 in Valencia Blue
1972 Mk2 2.5 PI in Triumph White
1973 Mk2 2.5 PI in Sienna Brown
1976 Mk2 2500S in Carmine Red
1967 Mk1 2000 in Gunmetal Grey
1969 Mk1 2000 in Royal Blue
1970 Mk2 2000 in Valencia Blue
1972 Mk2 2.5 PI in Triumph White
1973 Mk2 2.5 PI in Sienna Brown
1976 Mk2 2500S in Carmine Red
Re: Mk 2 Master Cylinder
Ok so basically along with everything else the M/C was worn out when I bought the car in 2006 ( which I obviously did not realise at the time). I quickly realised back then replacements were a no -go so I re sealed it - which was the only option. At that time I also did not know that my car would hold the record for the longest ever rebuild So as that brake pedal has not had a foot on it now for 11 years ( she went into hibernation in 2008 for a full underbody stripdown ) I have to assume the worst.....
Member Number 7392 04/07
1975 TRIUMPH 2500S AUTO ESTATE IN BRG!
DON'T TIDY UP - LEAVE IT WHERE IT FELL!!
1975 TRIUMPH 2500S AUTO ESTATE IN BRG!
DON'T TIDY UP - LEAVE IT WHERE IT FELL!!
Re: Mk 2 Master Cylinder
Over the years I have had 2 master cylinders (Mk2 tandem ones resleeved in stainless steel). The people who did mine did the lot, resleeved and kitted out with new seals so it came back as new and ready to fit. Probably not much cheaper than a new one but I know that the stainless bit won't rust.
Also bear in mind that it's recommended to change the brake fluid every couple of years or so as it's hygroscopic (absorbs water, for the uninitiated)
Tony.
Also bear in mind that it's recommended to change the brake fluid every couple of years or so as it's hygroscopic (absorbs water, for the uninitiated)
Tony.
1976 2500 TC. converted to S specs.
Lots of bits
1999 BMW Z3.
2006 BMW 325ti.
Hopefully not needing too many bits.
.
Lots of bits
1999 BMW Z3.
2006 BMW 325ti.
Hopefully not needing too many bits.
.
Re: Mk 2 Master Cylinder
Ok so what is recommended here then - bearing in mind that it was 10 odd years ago I re - sealed the M/C', AND fitted recon front calipers, AND new discs. Been dry stored since. But seen no action as it were since. I assume this is all now scrap....
I know nothing regarding the ' tandem' set up.
Obviously at the time I did not envisage this taking so long. But that's life ! Life situations change. But hey - the car is still here and so is the keenness
I know nothing regarding the ' tandem' set up.
Obviously at the time I did not envisage this taking so long. But that's life ! Life situations change. But hey - the car is still here and so is the keenness
Member Number 7392 04/07
1975 TRIUMPH 2500S AUTO ESTATE IN BRG!
DON'T TIDY UP - LEAVE IT WHERE IT FELL!!
1975 TRIUMPH 2500S AUTO ESTATE IN BRG!
DON'T TIDY UP - LEAVE IT WHERE IT FELL!!
Re: Mk 2 Master Cylinder
The brake fluid shouldn't absorb moisture on an inactive car to the same extent as one in use.
My PI had been standing in a garage since 1993, and earlier this year I removed the brake master cylinder, and the internal bore was perfect. With new seals, it works fine.
The calipers were ok too - the only items that required replacing were the rear wheel cylinders which had seized, and the brake hoses. The fronts had collapsed internally and even with a compressor, I couldnt blow air through them.
I would remove it, check the bore and if not rusted or scored, reseal it. It should be fine.
My PI had been standing in a garage since 1993, and earlier this year I removed the brake master cylinder, and the internal bore was perfect. With new seals, it works fine.
The calipers were ok too - the only items that required replacing were the rear wheel cylinders which had seized, and the brake hoses. The fronts had collapsed internally and even with a compressor, I couldnt blow air through them.
I would remove it, check the bore and if not rusted or scored, reseal it. It should be fine.
Register Member no. 1596
1967 Mk1 2000 in Gunmetal Grey
1969 Mk1 2000 in Royal Blue
1970 Mk2 2000 in Valencia Blue
1972 Mk2 2.5 PI in Triumph White
1973 Mk2 2.5 PI in Sienna Brown
1976 Mk2 2500S in Carmine Red
1967 Mk1 2000 in Gunmetal Grey
1969 Mk1 2000 in Royal Blue
1970 Mk2 2000 in Valencia Blue
1972 Mk2 2.5 PI in Triumph White
1973 Mk2 2.5 PI in Sienna Brown
1976 Mk2 2500S in Carmine Red
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