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 Posted: May 20, 2015 01:05PM
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interesting.we'll see what happens when and if they reply to my torrid email.

 Posted: May 20, 2015 12:55PM
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I ordered a rebuilt front brakes from 7Ent and i also had problems with the adjusters not staying in adjustment (see my huge 3 month brake drama).  7Ent was great about it.  They said the units I was sent were sourced from MiniSport and this was not the first time they had issues with them.  THey ended up swapping them out for me from a known good set.  

'73 Innocenti Mini (non-export)

Morristown, NJ

 Posted: May 20, 2015 12:47PM
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well zip, i hope my "luck" runs out quick.

 Posted: May 20, 2015 12:40PM
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it's not the threads,it's that the adjuster screw won't go in straight.the threads are

surely compromised now. just poor quality. i used to buy from 7 20 yrs ago,when i

was driving mine.since i've started restoring it i buy from MM or occasionaly when

the price is half of what MM charges. i emailed MSPORT.can't wait to hear what they

say.i may have learned my lesson.

 Posted: May 20, 2015 12:37PM
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I would concur with Zippy. I have probably had about 8 sets of those rear backing plates built up and knock on wood.. they were all good to go. Mike has always taken care of me, and I know he is sadly at IMM right now (I'm jealous of course). I know he's checking emails when he can. 

 Posted: May 20, 2015 12:33PM
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Most likely, all of the Mini vendors source that part from the same manufacturer. I couldn't imagine companies standing in line thinking they're going to make any significant money off the venture. 

I would put it down to "luck of the draw"

 Posted: May 20, 2015 12:05PM
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Check carefully, the female thread might be the culprit and not the male/ don't force it, might get worse...

no experience with mini sport either. i'm a solid Minimanian'

 

 

 

 

 Posted: May 20, 2015 11:55AM
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thanks for the input.i guess i'm the lucky one.

 

 Posted: May 20, 2015 11:50AM
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I recently bought the same parts from the same vendor and had no problem with them.

 Posted: May 20, 2015 10:13AM
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well i just got my first order from across the pond and i'm concerned that this might be an omen.

i purchased some backplates and some brake adjuster kits along with some other parts. the brake

adjuster screws don't seem to want to screw in. if you look at it flat you can see the screw is

going in on a slight angle which would obviously cross thread. it's the same way on bothof them.

are they known for selling inferior items, because i will happily stay away from them if so.not a great

first impression, i'll tell you that. pretty pissed off right now. and, yeah, i'm pretty sure i'll have to get

used to that.

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