Moss Motors, Ltd

Good day any learned/experienced person

I am requesting information as to the feasability, difficulty and expense with availability of possible conversions from MGA MkI front drum brakes to MkII disk brakes. Is this a viable project, and what does it entail. Are parts available as new or must one scrummage for used. And finally, should some form of brake booster system be added for true braking power.

Advice would be much appreciated

Craig Shaw South Africa

Craig, this is a common upgrade for a lot of MGAs. You'll probably be better off finding used parts from a salvaged car than trying to buy all new, some are not available anyway. There is a good explanation of the process on Barney Gaylord's web site. http://mgaguru.com/mgtech/brakes/bt202.htm 

Conversion to MGB brakes and front uprights is also an option, Barney has information on that on his site as well. His site is invaluable for the MGA owner. http://mgaguru.com/mgtech/

According to what I've read a booster is not required.

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'73 Midget (V6)
'59 MGA (I6) under construction

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Many thanx for your help.Considering our road safety record in SA, good brakes are probably the most important consideration in an oldtimer restoration

Regards

Craig