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Lotus Europa Forums => Classifieds Forums => FS/WTB: Europa Parts and Stuff => Topic started by: Clifton on Saturday,February 28, 2015, 11:23:15 AM

Title: WTB Brake banjo and bolt
Post by: Clifton on Saturday,February 28, 2015, 11:23:15 AM

Looking for one the banjo fittings and banjo bolts off a master cylinder.

Title: Re: WTB Brake banjo and bolt
Post by: jbcollier on Saturday,February 28, 2015, 12:27:05 PM

Like the ones illustrated here?:

http://www.mossmotors.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=29028

Title: Re: WTB Brake banjo and bolt
Post by: Clifton on Saturday,February 28, 2015, 12:56:57 PM

That's it. Someone has one on Ebay but I don't know if it is the same female thread on the banjo. I know the Europa is 3/8-24
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MG-EARLY-MGB-BRAKE-OR-CLUTCH-MASTER-CYLINDER-OUTLET-BANJO-BOLT-AND-FITTING-/200962180504?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2eca478598&vxp=mtr

Title: Re: WTB Brake banjo and bolt
Post by: jbcollier on Saturday,February 28, 2015, 03:03:04 PM

I'll check tomorrow at the shop but I'm pretty sure the MGB uses 3/8 x 24 tpi.

Title: Re: WTB Brake banjo and bolt
Post by: Clifton on Saturday,February 28, 2015, 03:16:08 PM

Thanks

Title: Re: WTB Brake banjo and bolt
Post by: jbcollier on Saturday,February 28, 2015, 07:52:57 PM

Yup, 3/8 x 24 tpi.  Make sure you use new copper washers.

Title: Re: WTB Brake banjo and bolt
Post by: Clifton on Sunday,March 01, 2015, 05:44:40 PM

Thanks. I found a new MG one for $17 shipped. I still like the Lotus design more though, it's $20 + shipping. If a cheap used one doesn't come up, I'll wait until I have to order more parts.
For what it's worth. Top one is MG, bottom Lotus.

(http://www.mgbsource.com/images/parts/aiap/fullsize/-banjo-brake-master-1b_7h7851_1.jpg)



(http://www.lotusmarques.com/images/lm/Elan-brake-hose-banjo/elan-brake-hose-banjo1r-wm.jpg)

Title: Re: WTB Brake banjo and bolt
Post by: BDA on Sunday,March 01, 2015, 05:49:24 PM

The MG version is probably a copy/reproduction made the way it was to save money. I think the Lotus one is probably older. If you end up getting the MG part, just remember that after you assemble it, you hope not to see it again for a long time!