Brake fluid absorbs moisture over time. Brake fluid is hygroscopic, which means it can absorb moisture from the air over … More
Category: Suspension
Day 477 – Powder & Paint…
… are usually found in on a stage, and that’s exactly what’s happened on the car, I’ve reached a stage … More
Tyred – Tyre Decoder
Tyres in the UK are manufactured with a DOT stamp on the sidewall. The DOT code holds the key information … More
MGB Brake Squeal – AGAIN! (Part 1 of 3)
Some friends say “forget about it” and that they had stopped chasing brake squeal years ago. I can’t do that. … More
MGB Brake Squeal – Solved
I found an old diagram about MG calipers and pistons and realized that the new calipers from Moss have the … More
MGB post trip maintenance and thoughts
Just a few days after I came home on April 1st, my son visited for a few days. He took … More
Understeer / Oversteer
A useful chart explaining how different settings and their effects on understeer or oversteer. You don’t really want to experience … More
Replacing MGB Front Lever Shocks – What they don’t tell you…
Others said get a bigger hammer. I tried that to no avail. In fact, I tried tapping, smacking, hammering to … More
Adjusting MGB Indicator Cancellation
Looking down the steering column once the steering wheel is removed you can see the 2 indicator cancel triggers (marked … More
Removing the MGB Steering Wheel
After fitting new track rod ends I realised I would need to have the tracking reset. So before that I … More
Track rod Ends with Grease Nipple!
I recently was making some adjustments to the tracking after fitting some castor correction wedges and noticed that on one … More
Converting “Toe In” mm to deg
A handy chart to convert degrees and mm for toe in readings. All the MGB measurements I could find were … More
Gunsons Trakrite
It’s years since I bought this Trakrite – must be in the 80s or 90s and so out it came … More
MGB Castor Correction Kit – Part 2
The half nuts arrived so i could continue with the job. After fitting them a few threads i dropped the … More
MGB Castor Correction Kit – Part 1
I have read mixed reports on the effectiveness of these castor correction wedges but I decided that seeing as I … More
Removing Hub Nuts – clockwise or anti-clockwise?
It’s important that when undoing the hub nuts – front and back – that they are undone the correct direction. … More
Vented Discs Beware
Spotted this on one of the social media platforms. Apparently this is a risk if you are using vented discs … More
Front axle
There are several methods mentioned to remount the Front axle but most require a lift for the car, and even … More
easysteer – #MGB Power Steering
The cars steering column is the same column as fitted to the car originally but with the addition of an … More
Discounted Pirelli Tyres
National Tyres and Autocare Centres are offering up to 25% off Pirelli Tyres (click link below). They are the largest … More
Watch “Why original Armstrong shocks are typically a good idea” on YouTube
Something perhaps we already thought but still an interesting video if you had any doubts. See …… https://youtu.be/H5WJZl_RZPg
Castor Correction Kit – Frontline Developments
MGBs were produced with a castor angle of 6.5 degrees to allow for tyre slip of 10 to 11 degrees. … More
Drive Shaft U-Joint Orientation
Some useful information that applies to drive shafts, half shafts and steering columns that i found on the mgexp.com website … More
#MGB Rear Shocks Knock!
I replaced the rear shocks earlier this year and having just read that unless these are bolted in really tight … More
Gunsons Eezibleed
My latest purchase arrived today ready to swop the clutch slave cylinder this coming week. It uses air pressure from … More
Refreshing the MGB GT Armstrong hydraulic lever shocks – MGB1967.com
“The MGB Armstrong hydraulic lever shocks are one part that I imagine doesn’t tend to get the maintenance they really … More
Jacking up both front and back of car
Spotted this picture whilst on the MGExp.com forum showing how the car has been jacked up. I guess this arrangement … More
6 top tips for looking after your car tyres during lockdown
While you might think one of the few benefits of this lockdown situation is that your car is sitting unused, … More
Castor Correction Kit – Frontline Developments
“Lighten the steering of your MGB and reduce mid-corner weighting with our castor correction wedges – the original and still … More
Ron Hopkinson Rear Anti-roll Bar – update
Originally posted on MGB tips mods and maintenance:
Ron Hopkinson Rear Anti-roll Bar I have been aware of the mounting brackets to the rear…
Ron Hopkinson #MGB Suspension Kits
There are several alternative suspension kits available for the MGB. The first on the scene was the Ron Hopkinson kit, … More
Replacement Antiroll bar rubbers
Before I could fit the Ron Hopkinson rear anti Roll bars i needed to find some new rubbers. Took me … More
Relocating Bump Stops on MGB Lowered Suspension
A previous owner lowered the suspension on my MGB when he converted it to chrome bumpers ….. but he didn’t … More
#MGB Anti Roll Bar Clamps
My MGB came with a 7/8" anti roll bar (fitted during its racing days) and a comment was made recently … More
#MGB Rear Towing Eye
Whilst I had the back of the car jacked up recently I took the opportunity to add a towing loop. … More
Steering Rack Lubrication
I’ve never checked the steering rack since I’ve had the car as the previous owner had a new one fitted. … More
Leaf Spring Greaser
I inhereted the tool many years ago without initially realising what it was or did. This was the first time … More
Replacing my MGB Rear Shockers
The mot had an advisory that the rear shocks were seeping – not leaking. About a year ago i bought … More
“Botch Up” Axle Strap Pin – Sorted
Whilst having the back of the car jacked up was a good opportunity to swop the axle straps. Although my … More
Which Brake Fluid – which DOT? for your #ClassicCar
A very comprehensive article all about brake fluids. http://www.v8register.net/articles/Brake%20fluids%20article%20R5%20Bob%20Owen%20230109.pdf
Suspension Tuning – Understeer / Oversteer
Modifications to the suspension will normally affect the handling characteristics. These terms are recognizable as follows: Understeer:- The vehicle will … More
Measuring Camber Angle
Following on from a previous post (https://mgbtips.wordpress.com/2019/11/19/negative-camber-good-or-bad/) about the benefits of a small Camber Angle i decided i would measure … More
Negative Camber – Good or bad?
Lowering the MGB with standard lowering kits automatically gives a small negative camber on the front suspension. Rear suspension lowering … More
Lowering MGB suspension – don’t forget bump stops and axle strap mods
When lowering the front suspension the bump stops will remain in the same position! This means that if you hit … More
Needle bearing – MGB trunnions
Needle bearings that replaces bronze thrust washer in the top trunnion. Complete car set. Based on comments I’ve found on … More
Correct Ride Height for the MGB
I read a recent article recently about the MGB ride height and how to measure it. You measure from the … More
MGB Tyre Pressures by Longstone
There is a lot of different views as to the best tyre pressures for the MGB. The handbook states 21 … More
MGB Torque Wrench Settings
A useful document which covers about every nut and bolt on the car. https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn%3Aaaid%3Ascds%3AUS%3Add9348b1-7d86-4ad8-af47-a15030c943bc The only other thing you need … More
Classic Brakes – Classic Motorsports
Tech Talk: Classic Brakes | Articles | Classic Motorsports Don’t Settle for So-So Performance From Your Classic Car’s Brakes. https://classicmotorsports.com/articles/tech-talk-diagnosing-classic-brakes/
Ron Hopkinson Rear Anti-roll Bar
Ron Hopkinson Rear Anti-roll Bar I have been aware of the mounting brackets to the rear of the car for … More
Suspension Pressure Wash
I’ve waxoyled all the inside of the car and had the engine and box out and they went back in … More
Anti roll bar stiffness comparisons
The standard anti roll bar is 5/8” dia – a previous owner has fitted a 7/8” bar replacing the original. … More
MGB front wheel grease nipples
Had the front wheels off the ground today to check for play and all was good. Steering turned easily and … More
MGB Lubrication Chart UK
MGB Lubrication Chart UK MGB lubrication chart for RHD and LHD except North America.
Crack in MGB Steering Rack Support
I noticed a crack in the steering rack support soon after i bought the car – as can be seen … More
Online Wheel and Tyre Fitment Calculator
Will They Fit – Online Wheel and Tyre Fitment Calculator Thinking of changing the wheels or tyre sizes on your … More
Wheel Centre Cover Fixing
When i got the car the wheels had the emblem of the wheel maker which didn’t look particularly good. Got … More
MGB Mud flaps or not?
In 2 minds whether or not to fit them. Not all that keen on large flapping mud guards. Back in … More
How to remove locking wheel nuts and bolts when you have lost the key
How to remove locking wheel nuts and bolts when you have lost the key it’s one of those things you … More
MGB Refurb Rear Shockers
An advisory on the last couple of mot’s was seeping (not leaking) rear shockers. So when a couple of refurbs … More
MGB tips mods and maintenance 