Re: Apple Hydraulics

[Barrie Robinson <barrie@look.ca>]

James,

Thanks for that - re-enforces my decision to get a new one!  Cannot mess 
with brakes!


At 04:37 PM 2/8/05, m1garand@speakeasy.net wrote:
> Another problem with a re-bore is that it allows (however little) the 
> piston to deflect (at the pedal end) such that it is no longer co-axial 
> with the cylinder bore (since the end of the pedal travels in an arc, not 
> a straight line).  This puts more side-loading on the o-rings, which can 
> affect your feel,and the amount of friction.  It, theoreticaly, also 
> allows for fluid leakage on the less compressed side.  It all depends on 
> how much they overbore, and how smooth the finish is.  This isn't like an 
> engine cylinder where you WANT cross-hatching on the bore to help your 
> rings set.
>
> James J.
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Barrie Robinson [mailto:barrie@look.ca]
> > Sent: Friday, February 4, 2005 11:39 PM
> > To: mgb-v8@autox.team.net, mgs@autox.team.net
> > Subject: Apple Hydraulics
> >
> > One thing that does bother me though is that they re-bore the cylinder and
> > fit oversize washer/seal things.  I am not sure about this although I
> > cannot put my hand on the problem (as the bishop said to the actress).
> >
> >
> >
> > Regards
> >
> > Barrie Robinson
> > barrie@look.ca
Regards

Barrie Robinson

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