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This is all kinda circular but as I'm getting there I need my memory refreshed...<br>
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I need a brake bias valve. Now, I hear that the knob type would be better (more adjustment). Any recommendations? Don't really want to spend more than 50 quid <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :) --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/smile.gif ALT=":)"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <br>
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Also, I need a set of s/h lowered & uprated springs, maybe even shocks. Anyone got any lying around?<br>
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Is the Jigsaw steering UJ the only one that fits or does the Rally Design one too? I tried to order one from Jigsaw but they didn't have any last time.<br>
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I think that's all. <glum> Gonna have to uprate the brakes, they're useless. 1500 master cylinder and servo, single circuit, bout as good as sticking my foot out the door.<br>
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Any landy M/cyls that drop in? Or anything beefier? <br>
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Going to be rebuilding the axle and brakes this weekend...joyous. Oh, and the rack.<br>
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Anything appreciated...taa <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :) --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/smile.gif ALT=":)"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <br>


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Yes the Rally Design one fits but I can't remember the part no. I didn't realise Jigsaw had started selling these as well.

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RD820 Steering Coupling Group 4

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Ta muchly <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :) --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/smile.gif ALT=":)"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <br>
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Couldn't get me one at the same time could you Lewis? <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :lol --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/laugh.gif ALT=":lol"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> I want to put one on my Brooklands Sprint

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Damn, about 20 seconds too late! Just ordered it <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :) --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/smile.gif ALT=":)"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <br>
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It should fit ok. Mine did, but I know others had trouble. I had to cut off ½" from the end of the shaft but others say they didn't. Strange phenomena. Someone was sent a cast one but I think that was just a one off, it should be pressed steel.

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I had to cut a little bit off the lip on the edge of the inner wing, just 1 1/2mm or so.

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I've got a 1" bore willwood brake master cylinder you might want to take a look at. Mounting holes are 90 degrees out compared to standard sprint but I'm sure there is a way around that. Its a single curcuit master cylinder. <br>
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The tilton brake bias adjuster is fine, knob or lever. Knob is probably less intrusive and as you say has finer adjustment. <br>
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By the way, the guys at the rolling road near you seem alright. Cost me £125 for 2 and a bit hours of work on carb adjustment, timing and a a couple of power runs. I got the feeling that they are not into doing a full rejet but if you are happy that your carbs have had the right jets in from the off then I would recommend them.<br>
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A larger master cylinder bore will actually give less pressure.<br>
(More area mean's less pressure Dont ask me how it work's)<br>
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I over came this by moving the pivot point on the brake pedal.<br>
Willwood 1 1/16" on the V8.<br>
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3/4 of the way down explain's

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Yer its all about leverage isn't it.<br>
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say the standard master is 1/4 the size of the wheel cylinders then the pressure is multiplyed by 4. So 10 kilo on the master (not the pedal, thats levered again<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :b --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/tongue.gif ALT=":b"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> ) is 40 on the cylinders.<br>
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A bigger master say 1/2 the size of the wheel cylinder will multiply the pressure by two. But! You'll have less pedal travel <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :lol --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/laugh.gif ALT=":lol"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END-->

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