Nominal Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 Couldn't find an existing discussion thread so.. Looks like an achievable project - good work on the rusty bits so far. The M/C looks like it has been sleeved with brass, you might get away with a hone, but probably stainless steel sleeves will be needed as you said. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRT1TRD Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 Thanks. Brass or copper tend to be too soft and oval out which causes it not to return. So have to sleeve with stainless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sr2 Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 Hi, a couple of points here. Absolutely nothing wrong with brass re-sleeving , the main reason it's gone out of favour is that the amount of specialist skills (and man hours) required to machine to an interference fit is far more than what is required to machine to a "slopping good fit" and then glue in a stainless sleeve. Remember neither brass or s/s corrodes. I'm not sure where the "Brass or copper tend to be too soft and oval out which causes it not to return" comes from - I've never seen any hydraulic cylinder re-sleeved in copper? and in all the years I spent working in the brake remanufacturing industry's heydays I never struck a stuck piston caused by oval wear? Yes brass can wear more than s/s but it responds far better to a good hone than s/s ever will, if I'm working on an elderly ride I'm always pleased when I find a brass re-sleeve. The same old rules apply. Most brake issues are caused by failing to replace fluid on a regular basis; brake fluid is hygroscopic encouraging corrosion and it also degrades when subjected to high temperatures - there's a good reason why we replace brake fluid after a days racing! Hope this helps and yes I have a soft spot foe Morries. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRT1TRD Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 Thanks sr2 I will get a new seal kit first and see how it goes maybe even buy a new hone, but will worry about that after I have completed some more rusty work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locost_bryan Posted December 7, 2022 Share Posted December 7, 2022 Re the 5 stud wheels on the ute, possibly they were fitted with heavy duty parts from the Major or Westminster? Bit like the Marina ute and 10cwt van got the A60 axle and 4x4.5" pcd instead of the Herald diff and 4x3.75" pcd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRT1TRD Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 Somewhere on the net I found data on the pickup that confirmed that the 1/2ton pickups are 15" wheel and 5x5" stud pattern and larger drum brakes. The diff looks quite large also But I can't find the link again. It's a rabbit hole, plenty of information on the saloon and traveler but not the van or ute 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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