The brakes on the RV8 are not as good as the MGB I have – that’s the handbrake as well. … More
Category: brakes
Brake pipe abrasion
Whilst removing the timing cover I noticed that the brake pipe had been rubbing next to the engine cover and … More
Front Brake Caliper Check
After finding the rear brake cylinders in such poor condition (see my earlier posts) – which I think was due … More
Rear Brakes Refurb
I had the car in for it’s mot recently, it passed but the tester commented that although the brakes were … More
Alt part Rear wheel cylinders
Just for future reference.
let’s talk Brake Fluid
Brake fluid absorbs moisture over time. Brake fluid is hygroscopic, which means it can absorb moisture from the air over … More
MG RV8 – Alternative replacement brake fluid cap
The rubber tester button on the brake fluid reservoir was very deteriorated – as if it was melting! There seems … More
Handbrake Adjustment
Although the cast had just passed its mot the handbrake wouldn’t hold on the slight slope of my driveway. It … More