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So I bought my 85 X1/9 and when it was delivered I looked at the carpet where the Master brake cylinder had leaked. I decided my first job would be replacing that Master brake cylinder (MBC). So I started to read and learn then execute. Below is my experience and how I did it along with gotchas...

Apparently an X1/9 that sits for even just a few months can have not just the brake master cylinder start to leak, but the clutch master can as well. Earlier today, I removed the pinch bolt, but have not had any luck in getting the shaft to slip right off. It seems rather determined not to...

I'm just finishing rebuilding the brake box on my car. Stripped it down to pieces, derusted and cleaned all parts, repainted, reassembled and repacked everything in marine grade silicone grease. Now I have 3 questions which I have not been able to find. 1) Is there any exploded images of the...

The topic of rebuilding the pedal box, including replacing the master cylinders and all other aspects, has been discussed countless times. Currently I'm in the middle of going through two of them at the same time - one from a '79 and the other from a '85 (figured I'd get all of it out of the way...

As we know the Fiat's brake line attachments use a odd sized nut fitting. Its a fine thread with Lucas tip for ISO/DIN bubble flares, plus a longer shank. The actual dimensions of the stock ones on my X measure: M10 (1.25) X 18mm overall length, for 3/16" line. I've found two sources that sell...

In planning a complete hydraulic system overhaul (new reservoirs, hoses, masters, slave, calipers, flex lines, and related ancillary devices), a couple questions have come to mind: 1) If replacing the dual-chamber/single vessel brake fluid reservoir with two clutch fluid reservoirs, doesn't...

I'm looking for recommendations. My '82 X still has the original fluid reservoirs and lines running to the master cylinders. I replaced all the brake callipers and the clutch slave in the last couple of years and topped off fluids to bleed them, but I've NEVER done a full fluid flush! More...

Well, I pulled the trigger and purchased both brake and clutch master cylinders through MWB along with hoses and new brake light switch. Now, how hard is it taking the steering column out? Remember, pictures done in crayon preferred, southern public school educated and a former US Marine :)...

Pedal box plumbing done, hoses attached, next step is to fill up the cylinders and persuade as much air that was in the hoses, tubing and cylinders out replacing air with fluid. Two 60cc syringes are use to fill the pedal box system with DOT 4 brake fluid and a test fitting with a brake fluid...

These can be a real problem to install. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-Tn90QAayc&list=UUwh_UaR9_fgy97tZynvKs-w Bernice

Time to re-do the pedal box for the 74. OEM Fiat cylinders were sent to Karps Brake for sleeving in Stainless steel (304). At this point in time, I flat refuse to use the current afermarket replacement cylinders are they are not equal to Fiat OEM. This is the innards of the clutch master with...

often neglected, often worn (most are very worn these days), cause of creeks-squeaks, sticking pedals and more.. Time came to deal with this problem which means making one out of SAE 660 bearing bronze. OD= 0.9465" ID= 0.5520" (The Mahr digital bore gauge is set with a calibrated setting...

Went looking for some Brake Fluid / Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir Tubing for the SAAB and found a good low cost replacement EPDM hose. It is Gates Adapta Flex hose made of EPDM. Available from Cole Palmer as part number EW-95951-01...