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Brian - hard to believe it actually does rain in England, especially in Cornwall!

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- Ken

Okay, an update, in a month I've done 400 miles with a variety of distances and roads types with the new distributor. So far (fingers crossed), the fault has not reappeared.

So it appears it was the electronic distributor at fault all along. Have got a replacement module to put on the old distributor to keep in the boot as a spare. Symptoms were a bit confusing, but got there in the end.

The inside looked like new. The heavy spring had bowed the Mazak/Ally fork clamping the rotating contact between the arms. It really is an uncomplicated repair
I do drive at night a lot so the switch has had a hard life. 380,000 miles of daily driving takes its toll.
Ray TF 2884

Hi Dave, thanks for the reply.
After posting, I did try loosening the servo outlet pipe expecting a spurt of fluid, but nothing. I then opened the inlet pipe and got some pressurised fluid out. I could then spin a wheel and the pedal also felt normal.
Now, with the engine off, the pedal goes solid after one press and the wheels are locked. Loosening the servo inlet pipe again releases the...

I fitted a pair of Runway Enduro 726 165/70R13 79T to my Sprite, £117 inc vat fitted price, in early Feb this year. And since then I've done about 2 thousand miles as I've been up and down to the coast frequently.

I've got them on the rear. I can now confirm they are EXCELLENT. Great road holding in wet and dry, and look like they are going to wear very well too.

Thanks for the info Ray. As little as that switch gets used I am sure it was probably atmospheric moisture that caused corrosion. Too bad its riveted together and hard to get at the contacts.

And I agree that access to this is an issue. It was back in the day when I was able to wiggle under the dash. Now I would have to go find a teenager to tackle the issue for me. :-)

It certainly sounds like something is holding pressure, either the master cylinder or the servo.

If it's the master cylinder, then cracking open the pipe going into the servo should relieve the pressure. Obviously using a piece of rag to catch any fluid that escapes.

If there is still pressure in the system, then it would point to the servo. Try cracking open the pipe exiting t...

Hello all,
I used to frequent the forum some years ago but haven't been on for while as the car has been off the road. However, I've been recommissioning and have a problem with the brakes.
The car (71 GT) had worked OK on a quick trip round the block, but when I checked the brakes I found that both rear wheel cylinders were weeping.
I replaced those, but couldn't get a good pedal - lo...

It gets worse,de-riveted the old one and dissembled.
Sanded a bit of clearance on the tumbling contact and re-assembled, 30 mins work.
As I have short arms and long pockets I won`t sleep tonight after spending £50 on a new one.
Ray TF 2884