Classic Mini DIY: Super Bad Wolf #11 - Brakes, Bits, Fans, & Subframes

Original-style master cylinder for single line brake systems; metal ''bean can'' reservoir with plastic cap. Ref: GMC171, GMC171ORIGINAL, GMC171OE, GMC171-OE.

Kit required for pre-1985 left-hand drive classic Minis when fitting a stepped-bore tandem master cylinder. Ref: BAU5655, LK17049, SSB77049.

Kit required for pre-1985 right-hand drive classic Minis when fitting a stepped-bore tandem master cylinder. Ref: BAU5654, LK17048.

Male metric brake pipe fitting as used on some tandem master cylinders; fits standard 3/16'' brake pipe. Ref: BPU26.

Nut used in conjunction with a bubble flare on all classic Minis on the rear brake pipes. Ref: TN606031.

Commonly used on tandem master cylinders to ensure the pipes are hooked up to the correct cylinder outlet.

Male tube nut found on most classic Mini brake lines. Ref: TM606031.

3-way brake pipe fitting as found on the firewall and subframe of some classic Mini models. Ref: 3H2424, 90-577490.

Two-way fitting, part of the brake lamp switch installation on lower right side of the front subframe. Ref: 21A654, 21A0654.

Brake pipe union, female-female to join two male brake lines together for special applications. Ref: BCA4002, 073-1100

19'' long restoration-grade copper/nickel brake pipe to the rear wheel cylinder for dry suspension classic Minis. Ref: SPA19, HF19.

3/16'' copper/nickel alloy brake pipe that offers easy flexibility and excellent bursting strength, sold per inch. Ref: CNF925, GVP3002, MBP316CN, SBR0021C.

116''-long copper-type brake pipe that goes from 4-way to left-hand rear brake hose. Ref: SPB116.

96"-long copper-type brake pipe that goes from 4-way to right-hand rear brake hose. Ref: SPB96.

101'' Cupro-nickel brake line with proper flares and UK-type fittings for classic Mini Sedan models. Ref: SPA101, HF101.

Cupro-nickel brake line with proper flares and UK-type fittings; 110” long with male fittings on each end. Ref: SPA110.

10'' long brake pipe to the front wheel cylinders on classic Minis. Ref: SPA10, HF10.

44'' Cupro-nickel brake line with bubble flare and proper U.K. fittings for classic Minis. Ref: SPA44, HF44.

31'' brake pipe that runs from the brake master cylinder to the Tee-fitting on left-hand drive classic Minis. Ref: SPA31, HF31, HF32.

24'' brake pipe that connects the proportioning valve to the left rear flex hose on dry suspension classic Minis. Ref: SPB24, HD24.

26'' brake pipe that connects proportioning valve to the left rear flex hose on hydroelastic (wet) suspension classic Minis. Ref: SPB26, HD26.

6'' brake pipe that connects the proportioning valve to the right rear flex hose on dry suspension classic Minis. Ref: SPB6, HD6.

10'' long brake pipe to the rear wheel cylinders for dry suspension classic Minis. Ref: SPB10.

8'' long brake pipe to the rear wheel cylinder for hydrolastic (wet) suspension classic Minis. Ref: SPB8, HD8.

Replacement electric fan designed to fit all classic Minis (1991-1996) with a round hole in the inner fender.

Electric fan and bracket kit for MPi classic Minis with the front-mounted radiator, 1997-2000. Ref: PGG100890E, PGG100890MS.

Push-in fan control switch with seal for SPi (single-point injection) classic Mini radiators. Ref: GVS104, CDU1500, GVS198.

Special screw-in fan control switch at the bottom of C-ARA4443 2-core radiator for 1992-on SPi classic Minis. Ref: C-ARA4445.