FRONT BRAKES

CAR-IDENTIFICATION LATE SPRITE & MIDGET (1967-1979)

A model year does not necessarily coincide with the year in which the car was built. For example, it may be seen from the following chart that while a car built in January 1972 is indeed a 1972 model year car, another one built in August of that year is a 1973 model year car. There are several different reasons for this. One reason is that it is easier to bring in changes in a model's specification when production has been halted already for a holiday shut down. Another reason is that motor shows usually took place in the Autumn and Winter, displaying the following year's new or updated models. Detailed here are the Sprite and Midget model years relevant to our categories.

Model	Model Year	First chassis no.	Start Date
MG Midget MkIII	1967	G-AN4-52390	October 1966
Austin Healey Sprite MkIV	1967	H-AN9-64735	October 1966

MG Midget MkIII	1968	G-AN4-60460	November 1967
Austin Healey Sprite MkIV	1968	H-AN9-72041	November 1967

MG Midget MkIII	1969	G-AN4-66226	December 1968
Austin Healey Sprite MkIV	1969	H-AN9-77591	December 1968

MG Midget MkIII	1970	G-AN5-74886	September 1969
Austin Healey Sprite MkIV	1970	H-AN10-85287	September 1969

MG Midget MkIII	1971	G-AN5-96273	December 1970
Austin Healey Sprite MkIV	1971	H-AN10-86766	December 1970
Austin Sprite MkIV	1971	A-AN10-86803	January 1971

MG Midget MkIII	1972	G-AN5-105501	October 1971
MG Midget MkIII	1972	G-AN5-123731	July 1972

MG Midget MkIII	1974	G-AN5-138801	August 1973

MG Midget 1500cc	1975	G-AN6-154101	September 1974
MG Midget 1500cc	1976	G-AN6-166301	October 1975
MG Midget 1500cc	1977	G-AN6-182001	August 1976
MG Midget 1500cc	1978	G-AN6-200001	August 1977
MG Midget 1500cc	1979	G-AN6-212001	May 1978
MG Midget 1500cc	1980	G-AN6-229001	October 1979

Serial Number Prefixes

Chassis-numbers
Midget chassis numbers:	G-AN4	(1967 - 1969)
	G-AN5	(1970 - 1974)
	G-AN6	(1975 - 1979)

Sprite chassis numbers:	H-AN9	(1967 - 1969)
	H-AN10	(1970)
	A-AN10	(1971)

Engine numbers
1275cc engine numbers:	12CC/Da/H	(1967)
	12CE/Da/H	(1968 - 1971)
	12V586F	(1972)
	12V588F	(1973)
	12V778F	(1974)

1500cc Engine numbers:	FP	(1975 - 1979)

Body numbers
Midget body numbers:	GBE	(throughout)

Sprite body numbers:	ABL	(throughout)

Where do I find these Numbers?

Chassis Number (All Models)

The chassis number is stamped on a plate secured to the
support step on the LH inner wheel arch under the bonnet.

Body Number (All Models)

The Body Number is stamped on a plate secured to the
LH front door pillar.

Engine Number (1275cc)

The Engine Number is stamped on a plate that is secured
to the RH side of the cylinder block.

Engine Number (1500cc)

The Engine Number is stamped on a flange on the LH
side of the cylinder block.

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
1	BTA473	BACK PLATE BRAKE DISC LH	1		CHF 42.30
1	BTA472	BACK PLATE BRAKE DISC RH	1		CHF 42.30

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
2	SH605031	SCREW 5/16" UNF X 3/8"	2		CHF 2.60

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
3	WE600051	WASHER, SHAKEPROOF, 5/16"	2		CHF 1.35

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
5	BTA383	BRAKE DISC STEEL WHEEL	2	for steel wheels	CHF 32.50
5	586-600	B/DISC DBA PR S&M	1	for steel wheels	CHF 224.10

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
6	BTA469	BRAKE DISC WIRE WHEEL	2	for wire wheels	CHF 32.50

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
7	BTA370	BOLT SPLINED, BRAKE-DISC T GRADE	8		CHF 5.10

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
10	17H9438	BRAKE CALIPER, FRONT, LH	1		CHF 89.75
10	17H9439	BRAKE CALIPER, FRONT, RH	1		CHF 89.75

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
11	GRK5008	REPAIR KIT, CALIPER, ONE SIDE	2		CHF 83.10

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
12	17H7960	PISTON, BRAKE CALIPER	4		CHF 23.90

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
14	17H7679	SEAL CALIPER BRIDGE	2		CHF 1.25

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
15	17H8250	BOLT-BRIDGE	4		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
16	17H7917	PLUG CALIPER BLEED	2		CHF 18.45

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
17	3H2428	BLEED NIPPLE, 3/8 UNF	2		CHF 3.60

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
18	SMP100030	DUSTCAP BLEED NIPPLE	2		CHF 2.25

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
20	BTA789	BOLT CALIPER S&M63>	4		CHF 7.65

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
21	BTC114	LOCKTAB CALIPER B/SM	2		CHF 2.45

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
22	BTA793	BRACKET LH - BRAKE HOSE	1		CHF 30.80
22	BTA792	BRACKET RH - BRAKE HOSE	1		CHF 30.80

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
25	C5192A	3/8 BRAKE BANJO BOLT	2		CHF 14.45

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
26	3H550	COPPER WASHER 7/16" X 0.7"	2	banjo to bolt head	CHF 1.25

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
27	233220A	COPPER WASHER 3/8ID 5/8 OD	2	banjo to caliper	CHF 1.25

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
30	GBP281	BRAKE PADS STANDARD	1	(asbestos free)	CHF 31.20

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
31	17H2460	ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM	4		CHF 3.20

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
32	17H7963	SPRING CLIP, ANTI RATTLE	2		CHF 3.55

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
33	PS610241	PIN, BRAKE PAD RETAINING	4		CHF 1.55
33	GBK1010	SPLITPIN SET 4 PCS ( IN A PLASTIC BAG)	1	set of 4	CHF 2.45

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
1	BTA473	BACK PLATE BRAKE DISC LH	1		CHF 42.30
1	BTA472	BACK PLATE BRAKE DISC RH	1		CHF 42.30
2	SH605031	SCREW 5/16" UNF X 3/8"	2		CHF 2.60
3	WE600051	WASHER, SHAKEPROOF, 5/16"	2		CHF 1.35
5	BTA383	BRAKE DISC STEEL WHEEL	2	for steel wheels	CHF 32.50
5	586-600	B/DISC DBA PR S&M	1	for steel wheels	CHF 224.10
6	BTA469	BRAKE DISC WIRE WHEEL	2	for wire wheels	CHF 32.50
7	BTA370	BOLT SPLINED, BRAKE-DISC T GRADE	8		CHF 5.10
10	17H9438	BRAKE CALIPER, FRONT, LH	1		CHF 89.75
10	17H9439	BRAKE CALIPER, FRONT, RH	1		CHF 89.75
11	GRK5008	REPAIR KIT, CALIPER, ONE SIDE	2		CHF 83.10
12	17H7960	PISTON, BRAKE CALIPER	4		CHF 23.90
14	17H7679	SEAL CALIPER BRIDGE	2		CHF 1.25
15	17H8250	BOLT-BRIDGE	4		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
16	17H7917	PLUG CALIPER BLEED	2		CHF 18.45
17	3H2428	BLEED NIPPLE, 3/8 UNF	2		CHF 3.60
18	SMP100030	DUSTCAP BLEED NIPPLE	2		CHF 2.25
20	BTA789	BOLT CALIPER S&M63>	4		CHF 7.65
21	BTC114	LOCKTAB CALIPER B/SM	2		CHF 2.45
22	BTA793	BRACKET LH - BRAKE HOSE	1		CHF 30.80
22	BTA792	BRACKET RH - BRAKE HOSE	1		CHF 30.80
25	C5192A	3/8 BRAKE BANJO BOLT	2		CHF 14.45
26	3H550	COPPER WASHER 7/16" X 0.7"	2	banjo to bolt head	CHF 1.25
27	233220A	COPPER WASHER 3/8ID 5/8 OD	2	banjo to caliper	CHF 1.25
30	GBP281	BRAKE PADS STANDARD	1	(asbestos free)	CHF 31.20
31	17H2460	ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM	4		CHF 3.20
32	17H7963	SPRING CLIP, ANTI RATTLE	2		CHF 3.55
33	PS610241	PIN, BRAKE PAD RETAINING	4		CHF 1.55
33	GBK1010	SPLITPIN SET 4 PCS ( IN A PLASTIC BAG)	1	set of 4	CHF 2.45