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... And thanks robbo once more unto the breach...... I have taken it to a local mechanic... where I can keep it for a why and work on it. First is the brakes $450 for a new master cylinder.... I could of got the old one redid... but a little bit more and its new... ? As I put discs on the back... what ...

everything got done without any major problems (other than limping it over to Chris' place to get the brakes bled properly). also picked up a set of 15" impul rs wheels which look pretty sweet, which will probably get a polished lip and the centre spokes plastidiped either ...

manifold gasket has blown again, guessing the manifold is warped and needs to be machined, all in good time. Almost ready to rebuild the brakes all the way around the car, and a possible master cylinder upgrade at the same time. Stupidly put the car into a gutter by not driving to the conditions, ...

Thanks Baz, i've bought most of the things you mentioned. I'll probably fix the brakes and get the car registered, and then take off the gearbox, flywheel and clutch to look at the rear main.

... *** Took it out for a little run around the block..... Found the brakes spongy Had a look... and it looks like the master cylinder is leaking. Don't know where I am going to find one or what to replace it with... I have a ET one, but that ...

Took it out for a little run around the block..... Found the brakes spongy Had a look... and it looks like the master cylinder is leaking. Don't know where I am going to find one or what to replace it with... I have a ET one, but that has 4 lines and the ...

Just wondering if anyone has had this trouble with their rear brakes on the ET before. last week or so i thought my handbrake as sticking ... on on the left rear wheel and then it would let go and drive like normal, no change to the brakes effectivity. But on my last drive, it did not ...

... replace the manifold gasket, as well as replacing the harmonic balancer. It will also be getting the prairie front brake upgrade, and the ET disk brakes and rear sway bar too, and new seats and door cards :D

Hey guys, almost up to installing the brakes on my et, however two of the lines have been cut. I need to know what size the line is and most importantly what size the flare is. If anyone can help that'd be great. Also has anyone got any pics ...

... of the car and all things N12, we sorted out payment and the car's now mine! First thoughts of the car is that it is 99.9999% rust free and ... leads Plumb back HKS BOV Battery relocated to the boot Suspension and Brakes : unknown springs and pedders comforts at the front pedders springs ...

... pres gauge pods added. Exterior Mods: Fresh paint. Sunroof Installed. Window stickers :-) New front blinkers fabricated. Suspension, Wheels & Brakes: Suspension lifted 2 inches to accommodate bigger tires for off road and snow. Bigger 14 inch rims with 195/70/14's summer. 195/65/14's winter ...

... use, I call a year the clear hot summer time. In winter I can do nothing!) A nd Now it is near enough finished, I could not help myself, I had the brakes sitting in a box, so instead of leaving those nice drums, that worked fine alone I had to waste weeks in putting the discs on. and of course, ...

I am no expert, but I have been speaking with brake shops about my brakes. and I totally agree with Callumgw... Put the prairie brakes on if you can find them.... Get a really good ...

... long as you don't do long curvey down hill roads at speed. I might be better to invest in a good pad. Even though good pads aren't made for these brakes, you can have a similar pad cut to fit. C

... guys, currently I'm running the solid series 1 series front calipers with some decent pads, however at my GF's request I would like to upgrade the brakes. I've read the articles in the tech section, however I'm undecided as to what would be the easiest/most cost effective/least time off the road/give ...