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MG MGA - AP Caparo M/C

Hi All
I have read all the threads regarding binding front discs and it seems that the M/C I fitted a few years ago was a TRW. Trying to find a replacement AP Caparo m/c. Can anyone point me in the direction of a supplier in the UK.
Thanks Brian
Brian Paddon

I'm not sure which makes, with all the changes of ownership, but I have these in my bookmarks.

IIRC Mike (MGB) always recommends these guys - http://www.pastparts.co.uk/index.php?route=product/category&path=68_272

and/or(?) these - https://www.powertrackbrakes.co.uk/

And there's these - http://www.coastings.co.uk/

HTH.
Nigel Atkins

The last one I bought came from David Manners, one before that from Moss
Dominic Clancy

I got mine from Bob West.

Steve
Steve Gyles

Brian

I did try to pm you - not sure if i sent it correctly. But like Steve, I bought mine from Bob West too

Graham
Graham V

Thanks to you all.
I have contacted Bob West and will order a Caparo tomorrow.
Brian
Brian Paddon

Hi All
Got a new AP Caparo from Bob West and fitted. Brakes not binding now. Great. Only problem now is getting a good clutch. Tried for 2 days but not fully working as should. Not sure whether to bleed or try reverse pumping again.
Any quick fix ideas would be appreciated.
Brian
Brian Paddon

Brian
Good news about the brakes.

I assume you are getting fluid down and through the clutch slave, and it’s just a case of expelling unwelcome air.
Is it a new slave cylinder? To fit in the box, the bleed nipple is sometimes temporarily fitted at the end, rather than the side.
Assuming that’s all ok, I found this helpful
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uj1dMdYgRK4
Graham V

That's a good simple video, I've not seen it before.

Graham,
usually following the hyperlink address with carriage return (to get your cursor on the line below it) will make the address a live direct hyperlink.

Thus:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uj1dMdYgRK4

Many apologies that didn't work, wonder why.

Doh! of course, doh! https: // bit was missing, and I missed that. Try again, pretend you didn't see my previous bit.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uj1dMdYgRK4

Nigel Atkins

Hi

I bought an AP Caparo one from Powertrack Ltd, https://www.powertrackbrakes.co.uk/ worth noting AP Caparo is now 920 engineering so if recently made this is what a genuine Lockheed one will be labelled as, if a few years old AP Caparo.

Might want to buy and fit an AP Caparo/920 Engineering slave cylinder at the same time. And try Powertrack for one too.

Best wishes
Mike
M Wood

Hi Mike
Thanks for your information. I will make a record for future use. I have fitted a new m/c and bled the clutch with an ezibleed kit. So back on the road again Covid permitting.
Brian
Brian Paddon

This thread was discussed between 01/04/2021 and 10/05/2021

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