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.

[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...

[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.