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MG TD TF 1500 - New Master cylinder

Hi,
what is the difference between new master cyl 180-730
and new master cyl (replacement) 181-195.
Is it just originality or is there a fundamental, ie is it a direct replacement.
Ray TF 2884
Ray Lee

I should have said "in the Moss catalogue"
Ray
Ray Lee

Hi Ray

I can't find either of the part numbers, but I have just been through the same search. The replacement has a different filler cap and has no markings as far as I could see from pictures as to who made it. I assume it is a chinese copy. Having been through similar problems on my MGA I can say that copies are not worth it. I bought an new AP Caparo master cylinder for my TD which is as near to original as possible. I purchased from Classic Automobile Electrical in Linconshire it was £105 which is very competetive with the non original. The way I figure is that without dual circuit brakes you have to rely on a quality brake system. Just my opinion.

Barry
B Bridgens

Should have said I was using Moss USA catalogue numbers as most members are American.
For some reason Moss Europe use different numbers.
Ray
Ray Lee

Ray,

You would be better off buying a TRW or AP cylinder. they come up on ebay frequently, for example:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MG-TD-TF-BRAKE-MASTER-CYLINDER-NEW-TRW-/201135451004?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2ed49b6b7c&vxp=mtr

With postage, it works out a little more expensive, but is worth the difference.

Have you tried honning your old one?

John



J Scragg

I had mine fitted with a Stainless Steel sleeve worked out a lot less expensive.

Regards
G Mills

I would be concerned about the interchangeability of internal repair parts when that becomes necessary.
Jim Merz

For one thing - as I found out, the replacement Original does not have a repair kit available. Whats up with that?
$269.95 MASTER CYLINDER, brake Delphi-Lockheed- you would think you could buy a new set of rubbers Ect. It just says NA REPAIR KIT, master cylinder Delphi-Lockheed cyls.

Rod.
Rod Jones

I had my TD master cylinder resleeved with stainless steel by Mark Frappier. About $80 including return shipping. His work looks excellent.

Mark Frappier
80 Mountainview Street
Agawam, MA 01001
800-528-5235


Charlie
Charlie Adams

Hi

Here in Europe/UK I tried to find someone to resleeve my old cylinder. The cost plus new rubbers was virtually the same as the new AP Caparo cylinder. So I went new.

Barry
B Bridgens

This thread was discussed between 27/10/2014 and 30/10/2014

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