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ratty
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 05 Jul 2020 :  09:16:51 Show Profile Reply with Quote
Can or has anyone fitted and used mini brake shoes? They are readily available and much cheaper. Also where do you buy front brake pads from these days? Besides looking on Ebay.

V4saab1966
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United Kingdom
252 Posts

Posted - 05 Jul 2020 :  10:01:58 Show Profile Reply with Quote
Hi
I have a few sets of front brake pads I can sell a set of them , email me at lambretta66@btinternet.com
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deggsie
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United Kingdom
431 Posts

Posted - 05 Jul 2020 :  10:15:41 Show Profile Reply with Quote
From a very quick look, two of the usual suspects (Saabits, Malbrad) have them in stock.

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andydeans3
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United Kingdom
1994 Posts

Posted - 05 Jul 2020 :  22:04:09 Show Profile Reply with Quote
Ratty
I have no idea about using Mini brakes parts.
It's perfectly feasible I'm sure, things like brake parts are normally pretty generic,

I always buy from Malbrad.

Andy

1978 LHD SAAB 96
1978 MGB Roadster
2008 LHD "Classic" Renault Twingo
1991 Nissan Figaro

Edited by - andydeans3 on 05 Jul 2020 22:08:01
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christophe
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France
224 Posts

Posted - 06 Jul 2020 :  10:01:28 Show Profile Reply with Quote
mister-auto.co.uk seems to have them, starting at 15,90 pounds.
Two thicknesses are available: 10 & 17 mm.
Nice day to all.
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deggsie
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United Kingdom
431 Posts

Posted - 06 Jul 2020 :  11:22:53 Show Profile Reply with Quote
quote:
Two thicknesses are available: 10 & 17 mm

I was intrigued by this, so looked them up - only the standard thickness, but because the pads are tapered, they are 10mm at the top and 17mm at the bottom (and vice versa).

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melle
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United Kingdom
3830 Posts

Posted - 06 Jul 2020 :  11:58:50 Show Profile Reply with Quote
Never had an issue getting them from motor factors (admittedly I last bought a set in 2013, in France).

www.saabv4.com
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ratty
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United Kingdom
340 Posts

Posted - 06 Jul 2020 :  15:45:01 Show Profile Reply with Quote
Ref. mini brake shoes what I really wanted to know is if the dimensions are the same as for the 96? They look the same but are they? has anyone fitted a set? At £10.00 to £15.00 a set they are good value for money.
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christophe
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France
224 Posts

Posted - 06 Jul 2020 :  16:37:12 Show Profile Reply with Quote
Be aware that the dimensions might be the same but the quality of the pad might vary. I 'll have a look at my old Mintex catalog.
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christophe
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France
224 Posts

Posted - 06 Jul 2020 :  18:34:53 Show Profile Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by deggsie
quote:
Two thicknesses are available: 10 & 17 mm

I was intrigued by this, so looked them up - only the standard thickness, but because the pads are tapered, they are 10mm at the top and 17mm at the bottom (and vice versa).

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Thanks for the precision. I found that weird, too. This makes sense now.
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ratty
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United Kingdom
340 Posts

Posted - 06 Jul 2020 :  19:43:58 Show Profile Reply with Quote
Ok but what about the brake shoes ref. mini?
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deggsie
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United Kingdom
431 Posts

Posted - 06 Jul 2020 :  20:21:19 Show Profile Reply with Quote
I believe SAAB V4 shoes are -
Diameter : 203,0 mm
Width : 38,0 mm (Can't find Lining length)

From what I can find, classic Minis are -
Diameter : 177,8 mm
Width : 31,7 mm (Lining length: 171,4 mm)

So, at first glance, the Mini ones seem quite a bit smaller.
However, it would still be good to know if anyone has actually tried them (or actively considered/discounted).

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christophe
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France
224 Posts

Posted - 06 Jul 2020 :  23:42:21 Show Profile Reply with Quote
Mister auto has the rear brake shoes set at 19,30 pounds. A Mini brake shoes set goes for 16,70 pounds. In my humble opinion, the price difference is not worth the hassle and, as the diameter is different the switch is impossible.
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72sonett3
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Spain
269 Posts

Posted - 09 Jul 2020 :  20:13:22 Show Profile Reply with Quote
Saab rear brake drums are 8", 20 cm diameter. MG and probably Mini drums too are 10" (25 cm), so shoes do not fit.

Rear wheel brake cylinders are same.

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'72 97
'77 96L conv.
'79 96GL (LPG)
'83 900i (LPG)
'95 900SE conv.
'99 9-3T
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