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  This topic is about my 1979 MG Midget 1500
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old guy bob k
sparta, tn., USA   USA
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1979 MG Midget 1500
My 1500 has a brake problem so thought I would redo and up-grade some of the parts , but can't find what I wanted. Like metal shield brake line for the front, and other parts that are upgrades. Anyone know where I might find such things?sad smiley do they exist?
Moss and Rimmer Brothers are no help.

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pbcjr peter cantamessa
east brunswick, NJ, USA   USA
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In reply to # 4788500 by old guy My 1500 has a brake problem so thought I would redo and up-grade some of the parts ,
but can't find what I wanted. Like metal shield brake line for the front, and other parts that are upgrades.
Anyone know where I might find such things?sad smiley do they exist?
Moss and Rimmer Brothers are no help.

Do you mean braided stainless steel wrapped flexible brake hoses?
Moss has a kit of them. Two front, one rear.
Moss part number 180-378.


In 1974 when I was 18, I passed on buying a running and driving 1966 Jaguar E-Type coupe for $1,500, which is what they were selling for at the time.
Fifty years later, I'm still kicking myself...



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WELL THANKS, I missed them and found only the back order set. I m not sure they are going by the part number, as I put the one you suggested and nothing. Found the sets of hoses and did not see any part number. Must have something to do with the merger?

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https://mossmotors.com/180-378-brake-hose-set-stainless

Found them, no problem


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When diagnosing issues related to running and stalling, always check to see if you have gas in the tank first.

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S1 Elan Kurt. Appley
Akron, Ia., USA   USA
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IMO, Goodridge are the best.

Kurt

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BigRedMidget Isaac H
Lancaster, PA, USA   USA
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You're not alone. Half the time I can't find what I'm looking for. Basically I started with the diagram search and come up empty, then do a keyword search and it pops right up.
The stainless steel coolant return is a prime example.
That site sucks IMO.

In reply to # 4788531 by old guy WELL THANKS, I missed them and found only the back order set. I m not sure they are going by the part number, as I put the one you suggested and nothing. Found the sets of hoses and did not see any part number. Must have something to do with the merger?


79' Midget with a Weber Carb and more beer than gas.

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With the part number it was the first hit on a Google search for - Moss part number 180-378

In reply to # 4788674 by BigRedMidget You're not alone. Half the time I can't find what I'm looking for. Basically I started with the diagram search and come up empty, then do a keyword search and it pops right up.
The stainless steel coolant return is a prime example.
That site sucks IMO.

In reply to # 4788531 by old guy WELL THANKS, I missed them and found only the back order set. I m not sure they are going by the part number, as I put the one you suggested and nothing. Found the sets of hoses and did not see any part number. Must have something to do with the merger?


1978 MGB
When diagnosing issues related to running and stalling, always check to see if you have gas in the tank first.

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Get their printed catalog (for free) and don't mess with the website.

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