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MG TD TF 1500 - Air Filter

Can anyone tell me anything about a" BREWSTER Economy air filter", one came with all the bits of my TD.It is an empty shell now ,but do they have some sort of replaceable element?

Also I have a problem with Squealing Brakes particully when I trying to back out down the driveway early in the morning without disturbing the neighbours., can anything be done short of applying oil.
David Broadbridge

David, I think I would investigate the squealing brakes by pulling the drums off each wheel and examining the condition of the lining and shoes. It could be something as simple as some kind of dirt or other foreign matter in the brakes or it might be that the linings are just plain worn out. In any event, an inspection of each brake is certainly in order.
Jim Merz

Try putting a lead on the edge of the friction material by filing the edge, this sometimes helps, but it generally is caused by a need for new linings.
Regards
Steve
Steve Taylor

My Brake Linings are new, however I will take the drum off the offending wheel and check it out.
David Broadbridge

You may want to check for the proper location of the return springs on the brake shoes. If they are in the front face they will rub against the drum and squeel. THey should be against the backing plate.

TDMIke
Michael Balahutrak
Michael Balahutrak

David

For your further information I own a Y type which suffered from a similar problem and on inspection turned out to be caused by contaminated linings resulting from a leaking rear hub oil seal
Andrew Edwards

This thread was discussed between 05/01/2000 and 12/01/2000

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