sr2 Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 It's weird, other manual cars I've owned have had a stopper on a thread that you could wind in and out to adjust where the clutch pedal stopped. I had assumed this car would have a similar thing, but apparently not. Just the circlip that stops it. So i might have to craft something to stop it being banged out again The circlip is more than capable of holding the piston in place in the rest position, many cars used that system. At a guess the failure you experienced was from either incorrect initial assembly, corrosion, or (long shot) if it had been re-sleeved in brass. We re-sleeved hundreds of them in brass at APCO Brake and Clutch in the 80's and there was the occasional failure from the circlip grove having been machined too deeply into the sleeve, ( the sleeve would fracture under the grove). With older hydraulics rather than trying to rather than trying to buy a "kit", strip the unit and find a good brake parts supplier that can match the parts. The Hunter "tin can" clutch master cylinder is a very simple unit and only has two critical seals. I'm Auckland based (Wellington has too many Politicians and too few businessmen for my liking) so can't recommend a local supplier but if you get stuck let me know and I can probably sort the parts out for you from up here. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M Night Shamalayan Posted September 6, 2015 Author Share Posted September 6, 2015 Dude, that is awesome info. Thank you so much. We've got a couple of brake places around so I'll go for a sniff and see what i can come up with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sr2 Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Dude, that is awesome info. Thank you so much. We've got a couple of brake places around so I'll go for a sniff and see what i can come up with. my pleasure mate, take the clutch master cylinder body with you to the brake shop and ask the guy to give it a quick hone while you wait. (The steel bores are more susceptible to corrosion than alloy ones but hone up well). I've heard good things about theses guys in NSW (they sold a lot of grunters in Ozz), I've been buying a lot of parts from Aussi for my latest project and it's often easier and faster than sourcing them in NZ. http://www.southernhemimedia.com/index.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiRge Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 This build thread is underwhelming Put an RB in it, bolts right in etc. Glad you got it sorted though (Y) Been casually looking out for some 4x108 wheels to see if anything popped up, nothing so far. Looks super cool, cant wait to see it in person so we can compare how much oils we leak. Need to try find you one of those old sunglasses windshield cover thing (Those cardboard foldable things) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M Night Shamalayan Posted September 7, 2015 Author Share Posted September 7, 2015 Yeah I've had a browse on yaj for wheels, but it's all rubbish/they have nothing. Will keep factory wheels anyway, just need fresh rubber on them. Keen for external sun visor too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nominal Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 ABC in Martin Square seem to know their old british hydraulic shit (at least with Morris Minor/Riley stuff) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M Night Shamalayan Posted September 7, 2015 Author Share Posted September 7, 2015 ah mint. ABC were actually the first people that came to mind too, so that's very reassuring, they helped me out finding brake shoes for my old suzuki carry van Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelies Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 ^haha me too, re carry brakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock-Lee Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 I went in there with a brake hose off my bmw and he told me what it was off before I said anything. Everyone else laughed at me. +1 for ABC. /ling 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock-Lee Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Ps this is sweet. Needs less springs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyteler Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 How about some SSR Mk Ⅲ's? http://page6.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/f137266746 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M Night Shamalayan Posted September 7, 2015 Author Share Posted September 7, 2015 How about some SSR Mk Ⅲ's? http://page6.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/f137266746 Well blow me down....... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goat Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 What. A. Minter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiRge Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 I'll need to go into ABC at some point for the 360 if you want to go on a double date Luek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyteler Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Driving gloves and house carpet. Nailed it. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKtrips Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 this front end: Unsure if this is a particular model or year or whatev Do this 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shizzl Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 i have a very soft squishy spot for hunters, my old man had one when i was about 9... then i had a 69 hunter as my first car, rolled it, got a 72 roller, never swapped bits over, gave up.. still have the haynes manual here for it.. so if anyone needs a haynes for a hunter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKtrips Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 If I'm imagining right what you are saying then jam a screwdriver down there and wedge the tip between the rail and one of the hex flats of the nut then undo the screw.. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M Night Shamalayan Posted October 5, 2015 Author Share Posted October 5, 2015 I have tried that but the nut is one of those ones with a flange bit thing built in, so it's hard to push the screw driver against the side to hold it down haha. Might have to have another go at it. Once I've got it out, my next issue will be how do i put the seat back in properly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKtrips Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 I have tried that but the nut is one of those ones with a flange bit thing built in, so it's hard to push the screw driver against the side to hold it down haha. Might have to have another go at it.Jam harder you vegan. Once I've got it out, my next issue will be how do i put the seat back in properlyFix up the metal and rivnut. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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