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[gaspen]

Hello

 

I just started my second resto and I would like to buy some NOS parts. Brand "MOPROD" cam into my view. I already used the drum brake adjuster repair kit which is pretty good.

 

I'll need all the brake hoses to replace. 

 

In overall is (was) Moprod a quality aftermarket supplier ? There are many Moprod parts on ebay but I don't know much about this brand.

[bpirie1000]

MOWOG did the most parts on a mini..

MOPROD Predominantly dealt with accessories and replacement reproduction parts...

Mowog are like Heritage.

MOPROD are then like Magnum....

Good enough parts but occasionally need a bit of tweaking to make work..

[gaspen]

For example I found this brake hose. They said that rubber in the new brake hoses does not last too long and it will cause MOT issues too..

 

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[stuart bowes]

maybe it's just me but I wouldn't want anything rubber that's been sitting on a shelf for some unknown (extensive) length of time in unknown conditions, it could degrade and get brittle 

 

especially with brake related stuff surely just buy new and get a good brand, ideally braided as well, 

 

I sort of get why people would want originality but there's only so far I'd be willing to take it

Edited by stuart bowes, 07 November 2023 - 11:01 AM.

[bpirie1000]

I would agree.. plenty people offering 2023 technology with advanced reliability and more a bolt on and leave...

Old school rubber just no longer lasts...the brake fluid is even different formula now..

[gaspen]

Okay I accept your advices. One more reason for the new hoses is the single brake circuit.