SO what did you you do with your Stag today?

[DJT]

I stripped out my brake Master Cylinder to fit new seals, job didnt go well, should have bought a new cylinder complete in the first place! Now off the road for the weekend.

I considered stripping my master cylinder and fitting new seals, having done the same on my previous Stag about 25 years ago. I have ordered a new one after discussing the matter with a renowned Stag specialist. I also spoke to my local parts factor who told me that are no longer allowed to sell seal kits for any hydraulic cylinders due to liability issues. The Stag is grounded until the new cylinder arrives on Monday.....

[mole42]

My Stag went to a Press Day to raise money for the Guide Dogs charity that we're supporting for the Round Britain Run....

Here's a picture of me, Mandy and her guide dog Harmony with my Stag.
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https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/StagTeam50

Richard

[edd]

My Stag went to a Press Day to raise money for the Guide Dogs charity that we're supporting for the Round Britain Run....

Here's a picture of me, Mandy and her guide dog Harmony with my Stag.
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https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/StagTeam50

Richard

Well done Richard. I just donated. A very worthy cause.
Edd

[mole42]

Thanks Edd!

I fitted a CD player yesterday to keep the drivers happy on the RBRR (I usually use a MiniDisc player but the other drivers might wish to listen to something of their own choice!).
I also checked the valve clearances and decided they were not bad enough to do before the run, I'll just accept the tappety tap noise from the rear of the LH head!

The proving run to Warwick next Saturday should make sure the spotlights don't affect the cooling too much and that the 220W electric fan keeps it all cool as a cucumber.

Richard.

[LAMBRETTLAD]

hi is there a meet in Warwick ? ,open to the public ,as being a nosey so n so ,i'd love a peep

[mole42]

It's the Drivers Meeting for the RBRR nothing more.....

[LAMBRETTLAD]

Cheers

[DJT]

Finished fitting the new brake master cylinder and servo. Bled the brakes, then took SWMBO to Bovey Castle for a belated birthday Champagne afternoon tea (courtesy of our kids). I declined the 'valet parking' and got to park in pride of place by the entrance, mirroring the new F-TypeR in a similar colour:

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[Jeff]

For the novices and 'experts' here Dave, how did you bleed the brakes?

[DJT]

For the novices and 'experts' here Dave, how did you bleed the brakes?

Hi Jeff.

Put the new Lucas TRW m/c in my bench vice. Poured some new fluid into the reservoir. Pushed the piston in a few times to get fluid into the cylinder. Then put the reservoir cap on and rotated the m/c in the vice so that the outlets were uppermost. Dribbled fluid into the outlets moving the piston slightly to fill the cylinder completely. Replaced the two plastic outlet plugs supplied with the m/c. Fitted the m/c and attached the two pipes. Jacked up one corner and removed the wheel. Attached a length of plastic tubing to the nipple, with the other end in a half-full container of fluid. Cracked open the nipple and carefully pushed down on the brake pedal. Released and pushed down on the pedal several times until I was certain there was no air in that section of pipe. Tightened the nipple and repeated on each corner. No need for any fancy bleeding devices, or assistance from anyone else. The whole job of fitting the reconditioned servo and new m/cylinder, and bleeding the brakes ready to drive away was less than 1.5 hours.

The only reason I had to finish the job today was because it was p*****g down with rain yesterday and I could only get to the offside wheels to bleed them. This morning I rolled the car out of the garage and bled the nearside wheels.

And here it is in situ:

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[Jeff]

Brilliant, thanks Dave, hope others learn by it.

[DJT]

Brilliant, thanks Dave, hope others learn by it.

Doubt it.......

[Staggard]

You could eat your dinner under that bonnet

[edd]

Hi Jeff.

Put the new Lucas TRW m/c in my bench vice. Poured some new fluid into the reservoir. Pushed the piston in a few times to get fluid into the cylinder. Then put the reservoir cap on and rotated the m/c in the vice so that the outlets were uppermost. Dribbled fluid into the outlets moving the piston slightly to fill the cylinder completely. Replaced the two plastic outlet plugs supplied with the m/c. Fitted the m/c and attached the two pipes. Jacked up one corner and removed the wheel. Attached a length of plastic tubing to the nipple, with the other end in a half-full container of fluid. Cracked open the nipple and carefully pushed down on the brake pedal. Released and pushed down on the pedal several times until I was certain there was no air in that section of pipe. Tightened the nipple and repeated on each corner. No need for any fancy bleeding devices, or assistance from anyone else. The whole job of fitting the reconditioned servo and new m/cylinder, and bleeding the brakes ready to drive away was less than 1.5 hours.

The only reason I had to finish the job today was because it was p*****g down with rain yesterday and I could only get to the offside wheels to bleed them. This morning I rolled the car out of the garage and bled the nearside wheels.

And here it is in situ:

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Dave I always thought you had to keep the pedal compressed on the last push whilst tightening the bleed nipple ? unless you have really long arms

[DJT]

Dave I always thought you had to keep the pedal compressed on the last push whilst tightening the bleed nipple ? unless you have really long arms

Edd,

That is to stop air getting in if the bleed nipple is open to the atmosphere. With the end of the tube submerged in fluid air cannot get back in.