Re: IML: Dual vs. Single Pot suppliment

["Frederick Joslin" <fljoslin@xxxxxxxx>]

I check my brake fluid every time that I drive the car (69 LeBaron). It is too important.

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From: RandalPark@xxxxxxx
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Subject: Re: IML: Dual vs. Single Pot suppliment
Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2005 21:42:16 -0500


I forgot to mention something in my earlier my reply to this.

I have two friends who have driven around with
only one half of the master cylinder full of
fluid. They did not realize that the first half
had failed, until much later when the second
half failed and the brakes were gone
completely. One of these friends was involved
in a serious rear ender crash on the freeway.
She is currently blaming a Jiffy Lube style
place where the car was being serviced. She is
claiming that the shop apparently was not
checking the master cylinder during regular
service. Because of this, no one was alerted
that something was wrong in the first place.

It further points out that no amount of
upgrading can replace proper service and
responsible driving skills.

Paul W.

In an email dated Fri, 11 11 2005 7:48:26 am
GMT, "Rob van der Es"
writes:

> @Paul:
>
> Can you please explain to all of us why a dual master isn't necessary?
> I think it will add a lot of safety, if one circuit fails there will be
> another circuit that allows you to stop that heavy car!
>
> Being the owner of a 1960 Crown I am still in doubts if I have to switch
> over to a dualmaster cylinder or front disc brakes..
>
> I agree with you that a well maintained standard system will do the job
> perfectly, but there are no safeguards...
>
> Robert
>
>
> On Vr, november 11, 2005 04:17, RandalPark@xxxxxxx said:
>> This is worded as though it is the only choice available. The original
>> brakes will work fine if properly rebuilt and maintained. A dual master
>> cylinder is a great idea, but hardly necessary.
>>
>> Paul W.
>>
>>
>> In an email dated Fri, 11 11 2005 1:42:21 am GMT, SALVAGE04@xxxxxxx
>> writes:
>>
>>
>>> CONVERT THE CAR TO A DUAL MASTER CYLINDER AND DRIVE WITH CONFIDENCE.
>>> CAN YOU IMAGINE BLOWING A WHEEL CYLINDER UNDER A HARD STOP AND  RUNNING
>>> INTO
>>> A NEON.
>>> OR BETTER YET PUT DISC BRAKES ON THE FRONT (AAJ KIT) AND REALLY STOP
>>>  WITH
>>> CONFIDENCE. DO THE BRAKE JOB ONE TIME AND CORRECTLY.
>>>
>>>
>>>                            SMITTY
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
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