smart51
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| posted on 5/2/08 at 12:31 PM |
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master cylinder orientation
do brake master cylinders work in any orientation? I have a mini pedal box that works with vertical master cylinders. The standard mini M/C filler
neck is too small for a level switch. Can I use a girling type master cylinder but vertically rather than horizontally? This will let me use a
remote reservoir.
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 5/2/08 at 12:34 PM |
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yes, within reason. Mounting it so the inlets at the bottom would obviously be a bit daft but vertical is fine and should help stop dirt scratching
the bore.
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smart51
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| posted on 5/2/08 at 12:49 PM |
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The mini master cylinder has the inlet at the bottom outlet at the top. It has the pushrod hanging out of the bottom and pushes upwards when you
press the brake pedal. I'd like to do the same.
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RazMan
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| posted on 5/2/08 at 01:10 PM |
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Can't see a problem with that - the whole process doesn't require gravity after all so should work in any orientation.
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 5/2/08 at 01:14 PM |
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no problem with bleeding it either as the flow is so high it will drag out any air. Push rod is not a problem as you just lower the cylinder onto it.
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britishtrident
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| posted on 5/2/08 at 03:02 PM |
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Yes the Girling patter cylinder will work this way round
You could use the MC from a later Mini or Metro the servo might be a good idea.
[I] “ What use our work, Bennet, if we cannot care for those we love? .”
― From BBC TV/Amazon's Ripper Street.
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britishtrident
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| posted on 5/2/08 at 03:03 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Mr Whippy
yes, within reason. Mounting it so the inlets at the bottom would obviously be a bit daft but vertical is fine and should help stop dirt scratching
the bore.
Inlet at bottom outlet at top -- otherwise it won't bleed.
[I] “ What use our work, Bennet, if we cannot care for those we love? .”
― From BBC TV/Amazon's Ripper Street.
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