Rear Brakes
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Re: Rear Brakes
5mm spacers would be the closest, being 1/4" = 6.35mm
I'll go with that.
Miguel
I'll go with that.
Miguel
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Re: Rear Brakes
I'll just quietly point out that the info on the Somerfords site is not correct re: the spacer being 1/4" .
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Re: Rear Brakes
Hi Miguel,MiniCord wrote:Hi Wally.
Because you're running wider tires, the drums with spacers makes sence, however, if you had the steelies with the regular tires, you would be ok without the spacers.
So, 1/4" is what I need.
As many said before, 12A1457 is not longer available, so a direct replacement is not an option. You will face the same issue when your drums need replacement.
So options are going with Drums with 3/4" spacers built in, which will push outwards the tires, or buy the regular brake drums and use wheel spacers.
Now, problem is, I can't seem to find a 1/4" spacer.
Miguel
Yes you are right, with the wider wheels/tyres I still need the drums with spacers, oddly enough I thought the number in my drum i.e.21A 1457 was miss stamped and should have been 12A 1457 but I see that M Parts sell drums numbered 21A 1457! So I should be ok for some direct replacements.
http://www.m-parts.co.uk/index.php?rout ... uct_id=584
Don't forget that if you do put standard drums on with a spacer you may need longer wheel studs.
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Re: Rear Brakes
Hi Miguel,
Forgot to mention, if you think identifying/getting hold of the correct drums is difficult, wait until you try it with the brake wheel cylinders!!! Sizes are a nightmare.
Chris
Forgot to mention, if you think identifying/getting hold of the correct drums is difficult, wait until you try it with the brake wheel cylinders!!! Sizes are a nightmare.
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Re: Rear Brakes
Wally, do you remember which one is the right size?
Checking again, I think I may have ordered the wrong parts.
Miguel
Checking again, I think I may have ordered the wrong parts.
Miguel
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Does anybody have a British Moke Parts manual on PDF?
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Re: Rear Brakes
No one bothers with spacers as small as 1/4". I needed some for the front of mine so that the wheels would clear the calipers, I had to get them made from steel plate.
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Hi Miguel,MiniCord wrote:Wally, do you remember which one is the right size?
Checking again, I think I may have ordered the wrong parts.
Miguel
All I can say is that my Moke has 21A 1457's and they look the same as those at M Parts but if yours has non spacered drums and you have clearance between the tyre and trailing arm, then they should be ok.
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Re: Rear Brakes
I mean, for the rear brake cylinders.
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Re: Rear Brakes
Miguel,
Apologies, For this saga see 'Rear brake cylinder size@ lower down the 'Steering/Suspension/Brakes' section!
Cheers
Chris
Apologies, For this saga see 'Rear brake cylinder size@ lower down the 'Steering/Suspension/Brakes' section!
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Re: Rear Brakes
So, final answer on the spacers issue:
The spacers needed to use the regular Mini drums on the rear of the Moke are the 3/8". The studs do not need to be replaced as the rear studs are long enough to accommodate them.
Regards,
Miguel
The spacers needed to use the regular Mini drums on the rear of the Moke are the 3/8". The studs do not need to be replaced as the rear studs are long enough to accommodate them.
Regards,
Miguel