Had the same issue. I thought it could have been the switch. But didn’t know where it was 🫣😄. Thank you for tutorial and the tip regarding the brake fluid. It only has its MOT this morning! 😄😄
@thecowgumkid1944 Жыл бұрын
My midget’s brake lights have just stopped working. Should I check for a blown fuse first?
@SteveBOZZY2 жыл бұрын
Hi let me start I not mechanical. My other half has a 1500 rubber bumper Midget and it has air in the hydraulics. However I cannot cannot find this secondary cylinder anywhere nothing seems to have a bleed value that I can see. I have looked in the inspection hatch by the passenger wheel. The drivers side and followed all the tubes and pipes everywhere. There is a junction where they all meet but cannot see a bleed valve . Googled for the location no results been have an mg repair Manuel and Haynes Manuel. They call discuss it but no diagram to where it actually is ! Any ideas where it is 😎 many thanks
@jaybourbon86082 жыл бұрын
What year mg is this? Is this the same as a 79 mg midget?
@jamieblanche2572 жыл бұрын
brilliant. I had the same problem with the same fault. Now ordered up a replacement switch. Cheers guys!
@lukepalmer21262 жыл бұрын
Mine makes a grinding noise and the engine labours when I push the clutch. Any ideas lads?
@mundanestuff2 жыл бұрын
I have a 77 Midget with no brake lights here in the US. Switch is under the steering column, and much smaller, but jumping the switch doesn't turn on the lights. Checking voltage at the socket and upstream wiring next.
@mundanestuff2 жыл бұрын
And.... It's got a brake light switch on the front side of the master cylinder that's bad, you solved it. I don't know what the heck the thing is under the steering column, it's attached to the brake line at the splitter. Maybe an abandoned brake light switch?
@ianwashere123453 жыл бұрын
the rain was nice. Now I'm gonna do this on my mg, I just bought :)
@user-bh4rx8mf8g3 жыл бұрын
Interesting choice of clean white shirt for an under-the-bonnet job!
@exJacktar4 жыл бұрын
Thank you as well, Mike. New MGB Roadster owner with the same problem of the brake lights not working. This give me a starting point to investigate as to why they're not. Hopefully this is it.
@henryrackley39834 жыл бұрын
Anyone reading this on a late model 1500 - you might be surprised to find the slave cylinder on the other side of the clutch to the driver's side. Drove myself crazy trying to find it - it's only accessible from under the car on these models.
@rayjvify4 жыл бұрын
Interesting . Well I’m not sure I’d take my 1953 Studebaker to these jokers but they did do the job . My shop (cave) looked a lot like there’s , brought back memories , we did some phenomenal work under not so perfect conditions . It’s all about the mechanic , looks can be deceiving . A decent mechanic can work anywhere . “Crack on boys” as you Brits say and may god save the Queen ! P.S. Hope Boris pulls through with this virus bullshit , he’s a good man .
@markkaminski40284 жыл бұрын
I've also read that one can take off the brake reservoir cap and replace with cling-wrap (or equivalent) to minimize air entry. Good to know that one can quickly change out the switches without necessarily having to bleed the brakes. :-)
@jamesmcdonald76565 жыл бұрын
Somebody.......the Crow!!! Throw a boot at it so it shuts up.
@philpegum87615 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mike. You have just saved me a lot of time and frustration. For a novice like me, it's people like you who are willing to share their knowledge that make owning an MG practical, but also make us feel part of a community. BTW loved the music!
@56squadron5 жыл бұрын
The first order of business should have been to shoot the bloody crow
@jeffreydutchholler4 жыл бұрын
The crow was a mechanic in a former life and was describing how he'd have done it differently.
@robcrissinger7765 жыл бұрын
Nice repair Try folding your Michelotti folding hood correctly It will last longer and look better.
@albertohector23655 жыл бұрын
Thank you guys for the video and the instructions. I ordered the Eeziblled and I was able to bleed the clutch of my MG Midget 1975 without any issues. The Junker it's back on the road. Thank you.
@Beethoven805 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot, this helped me with fixing exactly the same problem with my Midget!
@spettro96 жыл бұрын
Can't believe how very similar your carport in the UK is to mine in NJ
@tropicalhunch28026 жыл бұрын
They kinda forgot to mention. You gotta turn on the ignition to do the paperclip test.
@eclectarama7 жыл бұрын
I sense that Mike is probably a more interested participant than William...
@redtiger2577 жыл бұрын
Yeh sorry I didn't seem very enthusiastic, I think I was trying to seem professional and failing. I'm not always that dull 😂
@markbeadsworth55238 жыл бұрын
Why did you make this same video twice?
@robhorannz8 жыл бұрын
Top vid, looks like fun - I'm off to do this now. Good on you for posting.
@christophercummings6979 жыл бұрын
I've got a '63 Sprite with the same switch and this is a brilliant test for this problem.
@trevorking7199 жыл бұрын
I've got this job to do next week on my mgb. I've ordered the eazibleed and found this video when looking for insight on using it. Thank you for taking the time to make it.
@eclectarama9 жыл бұрын
Remember to reduce the pressure in the spare tyre, in line with the Eezibleed instructions - don't pressurise the system at 30 psi or similar! Also, make sure that when pressurising, don't commit immediately - check that the seal with the master cylinder filler is sound [either get someone to check or have the wheel in a position where you can see the master], otherwise you could have a thin jet of fluid coating your engine compartment, or worse, your external bodywork.
@briandemers303610 жыл бұрын
Greetings from Massachusetts! I recently purchased my first Midget, and this video was a big help! Thanks guys!
@kellylaws110 жыл бұрын
My 72' midget has a panel in the footwell that is remove able for access to the bleeder valve at the clutch! Much easier that accessing from the wheel well...
@324893410 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, could I ask you to make a video on setting the carbs mixture, just like this one? There's a lot of written info, but no videos showing how to do it. Thanks!
@davideccles780511 жыл бұрын
What I do with my midget is to back bleed it. ie forcing the fluid through the bleed nipple and up into the master cylinder thus forcing the air out since the fluid will go to the lowest point first and expell the air,as the fluid fill the pipes etc, this works well. I do this with the brake aswell. since the master cylinders at the highest point