I am in Succasunna, New Jersey, home of the Britfest show.
That would be spectacular if it could be worked out - I don't know if I am
really local to anyone though...
----- Original Message -----
From "Kevin Valentine" <kevin at valentinephoto.net>
To: "Steven Michelsen" <stevenm@optonline.net>
Cc: "Midget Group at team.net" <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, May 27, 2005 9:28 AM
Subject: Re: brake project ahead
> Steve,
>
> You need an O$hit day!
>
> Where are you located? Maybe there are some other listers near you
> who wouldn't mind giving you a hand.
>
> What you describe is less than a days work.
>
> Kevin V.
>
>
>
> On May 27, 2005, at 8:35 AM, Steven Michelsen wrote:
>
> > Upon pushing my '78 Midget out of the garage this spring, I discovered
> > (A) a pool of brake fluid where the front-left corner of the car
> > stood, (B) an empty brake fluid cup, and (C) only about 20% brake
> > capacity. Being the sensible soul that I am, I filled up the cup and
> > proceeded to drive it about 6 miles via back roads to my friendly
> > neighborhood Brit-car repair shop for an assessment. They determined
> > that I needed a new switch assembly (the cause of the puddle), new
> > hoses all around, and new or rebuilt rear brake cylinders (the seals
> > are apparently going). AND while they were in there, they would re-do
> > the rear axle seals. All this for a mere $1100. The calipers seem
> > to be OK.
> >
> > I have never done brake work before, but this seems my golden
> > opportunity. My plan is to flatbed the midget home (the garage owner
> > tells me his lawyer insists), and stock up on a bunch of parts from
> > Moss.
> >
> > Replacing the parts seems a straightforward bolt-up project, however,
> > simply because I've never had to do it, "brake fluid handling" has
> > always been a bit of a mystery. Can someone recommend one of the
> > bleeding gadgets, like the Mity-Vac or Moss's "Eezibleed"? Any other
> > general brake-project tips, or tools to consider? I am using Dot-3
> > and don't plan to change at this point.
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