Aurelius' s question 5 - Brake cylinder

[aureliusTVR]

Ok, recon driveshaft, powder coated back-plate, new shoes, braided hose and new cylinder fitted.(thank you Mr Venn). It's the cylinder I'm concerned about as it isn't sitting flush on the backplate, the base is standing off by a few mil. I'll post a before and after shot followed by the close up of the cylinder (no doubt the images will be upside down sorry) I've tried gently persuading it without luck and if I can get it to sit back further, I reckon it'll then be loose as the shims behind the plate are already in. Any suggestions please.

Edited by aureliusTVR on Saturday 25th March 08:35

Edited by aureliusTVR on Saturday 25th March 08:45

[aureliusTVR]

Oh bugger, the latest pics won't upload together!
Trying separately

Edited by aureliusTVR on Saturday 25th March 08:44

[aureliusTVR]

And finally (sideways image)

[aureliusTVR]

This may have something to do with it, I've just checked the TR6 manual and see a "distance piece" listed which is missing from my set-up.

[GAjon]

[TwinKam]

Ah, that brings back memories of working on those types of brakes way back when.
There was a reason that that set-up of a single-piston sliding-cylinder didn't stand the test of time...

[aureliusTVR]

Finally, a free afternoon!
Rear n/s now complete. I'm sure this would be routine stuff to most of you but for someone who hasn't ventured beyond spark plugs and oils changes, this has given me a real sense of achievement (sad I know) .


I need to do the same on the opposite side but whilst I have the car positioned in my single garage with room down the nearside, I'm going to tackle the front n/s hub next. See new post as I'll need you good people for advice on that too.

Edited by aureliusTVR on Wednesday 12th April 23:10

[aureliusTVR]

I'm not sure if this site is already known to you but it had some good pointers and clear pics for a newbie like me.
http://buckeyetriumphs.org/technical/Brakes/Rear/R...

[280i]

Has anyone ever tried to fit a double piston brake cylinder to these drums? It almost looks like it would work. I would like to keep the drums on my car and I am just wondering.

[phillpot]

280i said:

Has anyone ever tried to fit a double piston brake cylinder to these drums?

What would that gain?

[Dollyman1850]

phillpot said:

What would that gain?

Another piston
N

[srp3000m]

Where do you get the finned rear brake drums from?

[Astacus]

They look like AL-FIN drums, but likely a modern version. They used to be made by a US company, but interestingly (to me anyway!) the ALFIN trademark is now associated with Typecast, in Merrylees Leicestershire, who sell all manner of ALFIN drums for classic cars (note new spelling)

Rimmers do them for the TR6 for about £350 bar the change for a pair, but they may not be the real thing as the name is in quotes

[aureliusTVR]

They were already fitted when I bought the car
The only markings are on the inside with the word Bastuck if I remember correctly, I did Google it and came up with a German company.