28-04-2019, 06:27 PM
Austin Seven brakes really don't deserve their poor reputation. They're perfectly adequate for normal road use and honestly aren't that bad IF they're in good condition and regularly adjusted. Make sure that the linings are sound and not soaked in oil, then check through the whole system for any play or wear, replacing anything that's suspect - in particular, look at the cams and bushes attached to the operating levers. Adjust until the brakes are just short of rubbing and you should then (if you really stand on the pedal) be able to lock up all four wheels on a dry road.