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Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds
2nd August 2023, 16:29
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Sportster Camber Angle Adjustment
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Sportster Camber Angle Adjustment
Can somebody inform exactly how is the camber angle adjusted on the Sportster . I can see a camber plate or camber bolts which typical methods of adjustment , I believe mine are around 2.5 + deg neg...
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Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds
11th June 2022, 07:37
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Sportster Brake Master Cylinder
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Replacement Master cylinder - eBay
So I received the Ebay Borg & Beck master cylinder which I was unsure about due to the photo not looking like the Cifam model. However holding the two against each other it appears to all intents...
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Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds
8th June 2022, 08:13
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Sportster Brake Master Cylinder
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Replacement Master cylinder
Mike
yes I had discovered that one , was a bit wary because the photo did not look too much like the original Cifam model, but maybe its just a generic photo . Anyway I don't fancy the master...
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Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds
5th June 2022, 21:54
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Sportster Brake Master Cylinder
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Nigbo
Kit Spares list the bore size as 10mm but the...
Kit Spares list the bore size as 10mm but the original most folk fitted for the dual booster was 22 mm , that's a big difference
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Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds
31st May 2022, 08:58
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Sportster Brake Master Cylinder
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Sportster Brake Master Cylinder
My Ford Sierra master brake cylinder is leaking ( fitted to dual brake booster) , struggling to find a replacement, everywhere is out of stock for Cifam ( 202-099) or Metelli ( 05-099) , its the...
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Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds
11th July 2019, 21:25
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Sportster Ball Joints - Urgent Advice
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Nigbo
sorry Peter are you saying the bottom ball joints...
sorry Peter are you saying the bottom ball joints are the Metro top ball joint ?
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Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds
11th July 2019, 16:17
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Sportster Ball Joints - Urgent Advice
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Sportster Ball Joints - Urgent Advice
Can anybody advise what car are the bottom ball joints from on a Sportster, I thought they were E36 but clearly they are not. Mine are seized and need changing to pass MOT
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Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds
21st May 2018, 21:54
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Dual 7" Servo
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Still Sticking Servo
I have decided after a year and half of a sticking servo and trying various solutions to order a new one and hope its better than the last. Maybe I have just been unlucky and few others seem to have...
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Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds
21st August 2016, 11:55
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Dual 7" Servo
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Binding brakes - hard pedal- my theory
So having fitted my servo and having servere problem with pedal getting rock hard and brakes binding on. All was well for the first 250 miles so the basic set up must have been correct. I did all...
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Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds
18th August 2016, 21:37
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Brake booster
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Nigbo
I have a Rose Joint connector and the alignment...
I have a Rose Joint connector and the alignment looked pretty good to me as best as one can tell. Don't know what else i can do, i not sure putting a bigger return spring on will help. I will check...
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Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds
17th August 2016, 21:31
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Brake booster
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Nigbo
I have already shortened the adjuster once. I...
I have already shortened the adjuster once. I originally set it up pretty close to no gap. Have shortened it by 4mm and still have the problem. Do you think I should shorten it further?
If the...
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Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds
12th August 2016, 14:45
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Brake booster
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Nigbo
Faulty MC ?
I've found a unrelated posting about problems with brakes binding when hot related to a faulty MC. It's not a big cost so maybe i will replace the MC.
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Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds
12th August 2016, 14:36
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Brake booster
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Nigbo
Problems overheating & binding
I 've now got my dual booster fitted and an amazing transformation to the brakes. BUT........they start binding on if stuck in traffic/ low speed . Had to pull over open bonnet and cool off. I can...
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Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds
26th May 2016, 20:24
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Dual 7" Servo
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Nigbo
Rose Joint
Peter
excuse for jumping in on this, but i got mine from from ABC (Anglia bearing Company) part no. MP061F39 (male only available).However when i contacted them i had the last one, i tried to get an...
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Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds
24th May 2016, 21:16
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Dual 7" Servo
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Nigbo
Servo issues
Mike
thanks for the prompt reply. Yes i have had a special adjustment screw machined up and tested in place with the M/C. Also took the precaution of fitting Goose's Land Rover spring mod.
Hope...
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Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds
23rd May 2016, 22:10
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Dual 7" Servo
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Nigbo
Servo Issues
I have now got my black powder coated MBM servo fitted and linked up to the pedal with rose joint and all bolted in place and nicely aligned. I used an endoscope camera to watch it all working! The...
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Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds
20th October 2015, 22:08
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Dual 7" Servo
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Nigbo
I've just brought my MBM dual servo from Pirate...
I've just brought my MBM dual servo from Pirate Jack in the USA. I ordered a 7" dual servo, but on receiving it and measuring the overall outside diameter its 8" in diameter not 7". I assume the 7"...
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