Austin A30 Update
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ก.ย. 2024
- The Austin has been off the channel for a while simply being driven around to shows but its now winter and Miss Fairweather isn't waterproof and requires a little bit of maintenance, watch the video to find out more.
Love these cars. I had an A35 years ago, much prefer them to the Morris 1000, of which I also had one. You ought to get that brake pull sorted out ASAP - if you had to brake in an emergency it could pull you into a cyclist or pedestrian on the path, but I'm sure you already know that. It probably won't be much and if it pulls to the left it'll be the drivers side front brake that's causing the issue. It's probably just a wheel cylinder in that side drum that is stuck and needs gentle freeing off - all the other three brakes are probably OK and don't need any attention for the time being. Freeing a stuck wheel cylinder is a quick and easy job, just be careful not to let it pop right out! However, if you're getting through brake fluid (you do check it?) then it could be a leaking cylinder piston seal on the drivers side front, letting fluid onto the linings - a slightly bigger job to sort out. As you probably already know, the rear brakes are operated by a rod linkage mechanism - they don't have the best of braking systems, it has to be said, but they're adequate for a small car of that time period.
If I press it hard enough I can lock up the front tires, unfortunately I have had to brake suddenly and that is what happened.
@@jaybeddow Fit A40 Farina front brakes, I've converted both of my A35's & the brakes are 100% albeit I am running on asbestos linings which are much better than the modern material
When I'm out in my little Wolseley people genuinely love it! I've had friendly waves and smiles from strangers, all adds to the magic of classic car ownership!
nice. its in better condition than my ones!!