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Author:  davem [ Sun Feb 09, 2014 7:23 pm ]
Post subject:  Steering question
Ok got a little problem and l think l know the answer but l would like some advice regardless. This afternoon l installed a 7.9inch 4 pot minisport drive assemblies. But now I've got this problem, steering wheel is at dead centre, my wheels are now opposing each other 11 o'clock and 1 o'clock.

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Now what l don't understand is why this has happened. Is it because I've gone from solids to vented discs, or because my hubs are now from a 8.4 inch setup or have l done something stupid? Can l wind out the the tie rod to correct this? Then get to a tyre shop for a alignment. Thanks!
Author:  Convertible Mini [ Sun Feb 09, 2014 8:11 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Steering question
Make sure you don't run out of thread on the Tie rod ends . You might need to use the longer Ball joints.
I think you are going to need arches too.
Author:  John Smidt [ Sun Feb 09, 2014 9:14 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Steering question
Did The brakes come With steering arms or did You use Your
steering arms, What are the part numbers cast in the steering arms
Author:  Harley [ Sun Feb 09, 2014 10:48 pm ]
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The short answer is that disc and drum brakes use different steering arms.
Easiest thing for you is to swap them over.
Author:  davem [ Mon Feb 10, 2014 4:13 am ]
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No the brakes didn't come with steering arms. I was running 7.5inch solids with no dramas
Author:  davem [ Mon Feb 10, 2014 4:15 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Steering question
John Smidt wrote:
Did The brakes come With steering arms or did You use Your
steering arms, What are the part numbers cast in the steering arms


I shall get back to you with a part number, though they are standard oem items (76 clubman)
Author:  John Smidt [ Mon Feb 10, 2014 9:53 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Steering question
Harley wrote:
The short answer is that disc and drum brakes use different steering arms.
Easiest thing for you is to swap them over.


I Think You may find that some of the Australian built Minis
with drum brakes also used the same steering arm as the disc brake models
That is why I enquired about the Part Number
Author:  boomini [ Mon Feb 10, 2014 2:07 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Steering question
Put it on the ground and see what happens.
Author:  davem [ Mon Feb 10, 2014 3:21 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Steering question
John Smidt wrote:
Harley wrote:
The short answer is that disc and drum brakes use different steering arms.
Easiest thing for you is to swap them over.


I Think You may find that some of the Australian built Minis
with drum brakes also used the same steering arm as the disc brake models
That is why I enquired about the Part Number



John on the end of the tie rod it is stamped bk 37 41 2
Author:  davem [ Mon Feb 10, 2014 3:22 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Steering question
boomini wrote:
Put it on the ground and see what happens.



Yer done that no good!
Author:  winabbey [ Mon Feb 10, 2014 3:26 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Steering question
davem wrote:
John on the end of the tie rod it is stamped bk 37 41 2

It's the steering arm part numbers he needs to know. There were different lengths for different applications.
Author:  davem [ Mon Feb 10, 2014 3:43 pm ]
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Author:  davem [ Mon Feb 10, 2014 3:52 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Steering question
winabbey wrote:
davem wrote:
John on the end of the tie rod it is stamped bk 37 41 2

It's the steering arm part numbers he needs to know. There were different lengths for different applications.



My bad steering arms were supplied my minisport as part of the kit. It is numbered v96a
Author:  winabbey [ Mon Feb 10, 2014 3:58 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Steering question
This may help.

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Author:  davem [ Mon Feb 10, 2014 4:17 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Steering question
winabbey wrote:
This may help.

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Thanks for that info, l searched that part number l found on the steering arm on mini sports website and nothing came up, though l think they supplied this.
http://www.minisport.com/bta895-steerin ... -s-lh.html

I'm thinking that these might help my problem, john do you sell these?

http://minisport.com.au/prod730.htm
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