hi, it isnt a real good idea to have a hydraulic handbrake is it ? i mean
the whole idea of a hand brake is in case the hydraulic system fails, thats
wny u have a mechanical one ????
or am i missing something. ?
mark k
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From: "Richard Clough" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, July 24, 2006 9:02 PM
Subject: Re: hydraulic handbrake master cylinder? what from?
Hi
No need to get too specific about master cylinders for hydraulic
handbrakes.
Basically you want a brake M/C that has a brake pipe screw fitting at the
entry and exit to the master cyl. These are designed for remote fluid
reserviors. Girlock and PBR make them.
Fit it by cutting the line to the rear leaving a generous amount of pipe
to bend upward through the transmission tunnel and onto the m/cyl. outlet.
Usually you need to make up a new inlet pipe from the brass union fitted
on the firewall to the inlet of the handbrake m/cyl., as the remaining
pipe is too short to reach the inlet side of the m/cyl.
M/C Diameter isnt critical but 3/4 inch would be adequate unless your
using big rear dual/quad piston calipers. Smaller diameter gives you more
feel, but this isnt necessary as basically you want to lock up the rears
to start the car rotating.
Happy handbrake fabricating.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Adam Jackson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 2006 9:28 PM
Subject: hydraulic handbrake master cylinder? what from?
Hi guys,
Since there's alot of rally experience/expertise on here, i thought i'd
ask what master cylinder a hydraulic handbrake uses?
I've heard that early land rover master cylinders are capable of it?
What have people used here?
cheers,
Adam
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