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Brett027 wrote: Tue May 24, 2022 4:50 pm Fitted a brake booster today. An Ebay special (18 months ago) and of dubious pedigree.

Easyish job that involves reshaping the master cylinder brake line to align with the booster outlet and then mounting the booster on the inner guard so as it fits. Fortunately I have a spare PBR V44 booster and already had a line to go from the master cylinder to the booster inlet that fitted.

Trap for the unwary- you will need to get hold of the brass fittings that screw into the booster and hold the brake fluid pipes. This booster did not have them included, but fortunately just ratted them off the V44.
I have not been impressed with the standard brakes, mainly because my expectations relate to modern cars and how they feel. In the ACT, everybody drives on your back bumper, so slow brakes are a risky proposition if the driver behind isn't alert. Wilma now stops with considerably more enthusiasm, and the pedal feel hasn't changed that much. Very happy.

With the steering and brakes much improved, I will finish buffing the paint, do the tappets, install front mudflaps and then head off to Nuriootpa with confidence that she is good to go.
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Bad Blacky. I am not going this year. Victoria 'not the Nationals' with ute next year.
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Oh, roflpip.

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I fell for for the the same with the brass unions. Never tried mine without, but with wasn't very impressive.

Good luck on the market mate. She is bound to appeal widely, and they will be getting a fantastic car, for an FB of course........

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Errol62 wrote: Tue May 24, 2022 5:35 pm Oh, roflpip.

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Modern English slang Brett.

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Still coming to terms with old English slang😉
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Another couple of jobs done on Wilma. Little side mirror and front mudflaps.
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Nice touch Brett


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Thanks Clay. Have fun for me at the Nats🙂
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You shoulda come ……


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Last post for Wilma from me anyway. Wilma is moving to Craigieburn, Victoria on Monday. I hope her new owner Paul enjoys her greatly.
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Sad/Happy days Brett. Well done on the sale.
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Thanks mate. I am very happy - learnt a lot, enjoyed the process and soon will have a lot of extra room in my garage. Also, sale was easy, enjoyable and both of us got what we wanted. Who knows, might see it at Echuca next year.
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Congratulations Brett. That leaves room for more fun……


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