REAR 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
40	BTA566	BACK PLATE, RH	1	G-AN4, G-AN5, H-AN9, H-AN10, A-AN10	availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
40	BTA567	BACK PLATE, LH	1	G-AN4, G-AN5, H-AN9, H-AN10, A-AN10	availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
40	37H8804	BRAKE BACK PLATE RH	1	G-AN6	availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
40	37H8805	BRAKE BACK PLATE LH	1	G-AN6	availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
41	SH605071	SCREW 5/16" UNF X 7/8"	8		CHF 2.05

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
42	GHF222	NUT 5/16UNF NYLOC	8		CHF 1.90

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
44	17H7620	ADJUSTER REPAIR KIT	1		CHF 21.40

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
45	17H7619	BRAKE ADJUSTER WEDGE	2		CHF 9.55

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
46	17H7618	TAPPET, BRAKE ADJUSTING	4		CHF 21.10

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
47	GAC5051	USE MTR44211	1

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
50	GWC1102	WHEEL CYLINDER REAR, OE SPEC	2	G-AN4, G-AN5, H-AN9, H-AN10, A-AN10	CHF 28.65
50	GWC1102Z	WHEEL CYLINDER REAR, AFTERMARKET	2	G-AN4, G-AN5, H-AN9, H-AN10, A-AN10 - aftermarket	CHF 20.80
50	GWC1129	WHEEL CYLINDER, REAR	2	G-AN6	CHF 38.15

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
51	GRK2014Z	REPAIR KIT, WHEEL CYLINDER REAR, AFTERMARKET S&M	2	G-AN4, G-AN5, H-AN9, H-AN10, A-AN10	CHF 15.20
51	GRK2004Z	REPAIR KIT, WHEEL CYLINDER, AFTERMARKET M1500&TR7	2	G-AN6	CHF 15.20

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
52	513118A	BLEEDSCREW WHEEL CYLINDER REAR	2		CHF 5.20

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
53	17H7949	CLIP WHEEL CYLINDER RETAINING	2	wheel cyl. to back plate	CHF 1.85

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
54	37H4642	GASKET WHEEL CYLINDER TO BACK PLATE	2	wheel cyl. to back plate	CHF 3.40

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
55	17H7949T	WHEEL CYLINDER CIRCLIP TOOL	1		CHF 60.30

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
56	17H7613	USE 17H7949	2	wheel cyl. to back plate
	17H7949	CLIP WHEEL CYLINDER RETAINING	2	wheel cyl. to back plate	CHF 1.85

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
57	17H7622	CIRCLIP WHEEL CYL.	2	wheel cyl. to back plate	availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
60	17H2824	HANDBRAKE LEVER RH	1		CHF 24.80
60	17H2825	HANDBRAKE LEVER LH	1		CHF 24.80

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
61	17H8057	GAITER, HANDBRAKE LEVER	2		CHF 2.45

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
65	GBS834AF	BRAKE SHOES MINI/S&M CG	1		CHF 43.75

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
66	17H7947	SPRING, BRAKE SHOE RETURN, TOP, RH	1		CHF 12.90
66	17H7948	SPRING, BRAKE SHOE RETURN, TOP, LH	1		CHF 12.90

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
67	17H7621	SPRING, BRAKE SHOE RETURN, BOTTOM	2		CHF 5.90

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
70	2A7168	BRAKE DRUM	2		CHF 31.20

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
71	2A7228	GROMMET BRAKE DRUM, RUBBER	2		CHF 2.60

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
72	SF604051	SCREW, 1/4" UNF X 5/8", COUNTERSUNK	4		CHF 1.20

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
73	FNZ506	NUT 3/8 UNF HT	8	for wire wheels only	CHF 2.75

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
74	BTA493	BRAKE DRUM L/TAB S&M	4	for wire wheels only	CHF 3.35

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
40	BTA566	BACK PLATE, RH	1	G-AN4, G-AN5, H-AN9, H-AN10, A-AN10	availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
40	BTA567	BACK PLATE, LH	1	G-AN4, G-AN5, H-AN9, H-AN10, A-AN10	availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
40	37H8804	BRAKE BACK PLATE RH	1	G-AN6	availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
40	37H8805	BRAKE BACK PLATE LH	1	G-AN6	availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
41	SH605071	SCREW 5/16" UNF X 7/8"	8		CHF 2.05
42	GHF222	NUT 5/16UNF NYLOC	8		CHF 1.90
44	17H7620	ADJUSTER REPAIR KIT	1		CHF 21.40
45	17H7619	BRAKE ADJUSTER WEDGE	2		CHF 9.55
46	17H7618	TAPPET, BRAKE ADJUSTING	4		CHF 21.10
47	GAC5051	USE MTR44211	1
50	GWC1102	WHEEL CYLINDER REAR, OE SPEC	2	G-AN4, G-AN5, H-AN9, H-AN10, A-AN10	CHF 28.65
50	GWC1102Z	WHEEL CYLINDER REAR, AFTERMARKET	2	G-AN4, G-AN5, H-AN9, H-AN10, A-AN10 - aftermarket	CHF 20.80
50	GWC1129	WHEEL CYLINDER, REAR	2	G-AN6	CHF 38.15
51	GRK2014Z	REPAIR KIT, WHEEL CYLINDER REAR, AFTERMARKET S&M	2	G-AN4, G-AN5, H-AN9, H-AN10, A-AN10	CHF 15.20
51	GRK2004Z	REPAIR KIT, WHEEL CYLINDER, AFTERMARKET M1500&TR7	2	G-AN6	CHF 15.20
52	513118A	BLEEDSCREW WHEEL CYLINDER REAR	2		CHF 5.20
53	17H7949	CLIP WHEEL CYLINDER RETAINING	2	wheel cyl. to back plate	CHF 1.85
54	37H4642	GASKET WHEEL CYLINDER TO BACK PLATE	2	wheel cyl. to back plate	CHF 3.40
55	17H7949T	WHEEL CYLINDER CIRCLIP TOOL	1		CHF 60.30
56	17H7613	USE 17H7949	2	wheel cyl. to back plate
	17H7949	CLIP WHEEL CYLINDER RETAINING	2	wheel cyl. to back plate	CHF 1.85
57	17H7622	CIRCLIP WHEEL CYL.	2	wheel cyl. to back plate	availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
60	17H2824	HANDBRAKE LEVER RH	1		CHF 24.80
60	17H2825	HANDBRAKE LEVER LH	1		CHF 24.80
61	17H8057	GAITER, HANDBRAKE LEVER	2		CHF 2.45
65	GBS834AF	BRAKE SHOES MINI/S&M CG	1		CHF 43.75
66	17H7947	SPRING, BRAKE SHOE RETURN, TOP, RH	1		CHF 12.90
66	17H7948	SPRING, BRAKE SHOE RETURN, TOP, LH	1		CHF 12.90
67	17H7621	SPRING, BRAKE SHOE RETURN, BOTTOM	2		CHF 5.90
70	2A7168	BRAKE DRUM	2		CHF 31.20
71	2A7228	GROMMET BRAKE DRUM, RUBBER	2		CHF 2.60
72	SF604051	SCREW, 1/4" UNF X 5/8", COUNTERSUNK	4		CHF 1.20
73	FNZ506	NUT 3/8 UNF HT	8	for wire wheels only	CHF 2.75
74	BTA493	BRAKE DRUM L/TAB S&M	4	for wire wheels only	CHF 3.35