Re: IML: Original Brakes

["Hugh & Therese" <hugtrees@xxxxxxxx>]

Paul says:


> If maintained correctly, the brakes that came with our Imperials are fully 
> capable of doing the job. As with anything, driving habits must be 
> adjusted to suit road conditions and the limitations of the vehicle.
>
> Paul W.

Gosh, we beat this subject to death every few months.  I agree with Paul as 
far as his statement goes.  Unfortunately it does not cover when it becomes 
impossible to maintain your original brakes correctly. What then?  Also, if 
you are restoring a car with broken or missing parts, what then?  I could 
not get acceptable parts for my 58.  Namely, the master cylinder.  The 
resulting accident when a newly installed replacement M/C failed trumps any 
theory you care to mention.

These cars are old.  Getting good original parts for them is not easy.  You 
cannot fool around with vital components.  If only an expert with a set of 
tools can tell you have made changes to your brakes, you must make the 
change if that is the best option under the circumstances.

The avaialbilty of parts to allow you to maintain original specification 
equipment has become increasingly difficult.  All the M/Cs I acquired, and I 
think I went through at least five were rebuilt.  None was worth a damn. 
Not one.

Hugh




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