has anyone got an MRT brake support bracket on their classic?
19 November 2005, 12:02 PM
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has anyone got an MRT brake support bracket on their classic?
if so how much did you have to wind the bolt out until it touched the end of the brake cylinder?
i've had mine on for a while now and didn't think anything was odd untill i saw a pic the other day and it was only wound out about 1/2", mine as shown in the pic is about 1 1/4"
can't see how it can be installed any different, but has anyone got any pics of theirs?
ta
i've had mine on for a while now and didn't think anything was odd untill i saw a pic the other day and it was only wound out about 1/2", mine as shown in the pic is about 1 1/4"
can't see how it can be installed any different, but has anyone got any pics of theirs?
ta
20 November 2005, 05:31 PM
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I've got one but I don't remember how far out the bolt is.
Don't think it is quite as far as yours but it ain't 1/2" either!!
Will take a look tomorrow and let you know
Don't think it is quite as far as yours but it ain't 1/2" either!!
Will take a look tomorrow and let you know
22 November 2005, 06:31 AM
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Originally Posted by rgv_stu
will the goldy coloured piece go on the inside of the red bracket ?? that would push it closer to the m/c ...
only option looks like re-bending the 'kink' in the gold bar, though not sure what that'll do to the metal integrity.
will probably just leave it well alone
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22 November 2005, 06:57 PM
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If you 're-bend' the kink, you'll firstly probably bu66er the thread in the bar, and secondly it'll make the bolt off centre on the master cylinder.....
Leave it be mate....
Leave it be mate....
22 November 2005, 07:42 PM
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Does that make Ron and I wierd too!
I think all these parts are made to a wide tolerance by many a back yard shop for sale so dimensions vary hugely.(hence the long adjustable bolt)
I'm making my own soon for a bit of fun...
Now that is wierd!
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I think all these parts are made to a wide tolerance by many a back yard shop for sale so dimensions vary hugely.(hence the long adjustable bolt)
I'm making my own soon for a bit of fun...
Now that is wierd!
Graham.
22 November 2005, 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by 911
Now that is wierd!
Graham.
Graham.
Not as elaborate as the MRT one.. but boy did it make a difference....
22 November 2005, 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by RON
Not as wierd as the fact that i've already made mine Graham...
Not as elaborate as the MRT one.. but boy did it make a difference....
Not as elaborate as the MRT one.. but boy did it make a difference....
does make a good difference doesn't it
agree with the point about it having to fit a few different variables/ages etc
no real biggie, just wanted (needed
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23 November 2005, 03:21 PM
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I got 2 different length bolts with mine! and used the longer of the 2.
I also found it a bitch to fit as none of the mounting holes lined up with the ones on the turret, but after a play with a drill all sorted.
I also found it a bitch to fit as none of the mounting holes lined up with the ones on the turret, but after a play with a drill all sorted.
23 November 2005, 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by rgv_stu
does it fit onto existing mounting holes ?? or do you need to get the drill out ??
Bolts to holes that are already there... and already have bolts welded to them... making it actually quite easy.... mine was (as you can see) simply two chunks of steel i had lying around......
23 November 2005, 07:41 PM
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Theres someone selling theses things on ebay for about £20 or so. Do they make a noticeable difference to pedal feel? Even with a 335 conversion and new-ish pads my pedal feels a little spongy.
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23 November 2005, 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by EddScott
Theres someone selling theses things on ebay for about £20 or so. Do they make a noticeable difference to pedal feel? Even with a 335 conversion and new-ish pads my pedal feels a little spongy.
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23 November 2005, 11:07 PM
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Not exactly local... but the only one i could find quickly...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Subaru-Brake-M...QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Subaru-Brake-M...QQcmdZViewItem
27 November 2005, 07:48 PM
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hoskib,
I checked my MRT supplied bracket and it's the same as yours. About 1" from bracket to bolt head.
Been on there a couple of years without problems
I checked my MRT supplied bracket and it's the same as yours. About 1" from bracket to bolt head.
Been on there a couple of years without problems
27 November 2005, 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Dyney
hoskib,
I checked my MRT supplied bracket and it's the same as yours. About 1" from bracket to bolt head.
Been on there a couple of years without problems
I checked my MRT supplied bracket and it's the same as yours. About 1" from bracket to bolt head.
Been on there a couple of years without problems
28 November 2005, 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by 911
Seen the ones made in England on eb@y for £19.99?
Graham.
Graham.
Cheers
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28 November 2005, 06:08 PM
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It is there, just looked at it:
Eb@y .co.uk
Automotive
Subaru Brakes
# 8017619540
It is Paypal only and that makes me nervey, so please take care! I take no responsibility for the item!!
The seller is in Hong Kong but has big Pos feed back.
Seeing as I don't do Pay Pal I didn't look too hard.
Graham
Eb@y .co.uk
Automotive
Subaru Brakes
# 8017619540
It is Paypal only and that makes me nervey, so please take care! I take no responsibility for the item!!
The seller is in Hong Kong but has big Pos feed back.
Seeing as I don't do Pay Pal I didn't look too hard.
Graham
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