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Post by trimagnum on May 23, 2013 15:28:25 GMT -5
I had the best results on the TVR with the stainless lines . It was a night and day change in pedal feel and being able to modulate the brakes . I couldn't find them for the CitiCar the Trimagnum has them . What tends to happen with brake fluid is it gets caustic after a while and the rubber suffers so do the seals . Silicon brake fluid doesn't but it can foam under rapid brake pulsing .
Dan is 100% right on the stainless damaging panels due to contact and vibration . Routing any hoses or tubing to avoid contact is a good practice. Changing your brake fluid every 2 years can extend the life of braking components .
Slightly off topic : Changing oil even on a car that isn't being used is a good idea at least once a year. Oil too can become mildly caustic and damage oil seals and pans .
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Post by trimagnum on May 22, 2013 22:36:48 GMT -5
The rubber lines looked like death warmed over with rubber chunks inside them .
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Post by trimagnum on May 22, 2013 21:05:55 GMT -5
Decided to change out the brake lines after seeing how they looked. Had good results using the braided lines before but some people aren't big fans.
Thought I would put this as a topic to see what advice it generates . This way others can search it if they have questions.
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Post by trimagnum on May 22, 2013 15:26:49 GMT -5
I know because it's my idea it automatically sucks but ....... Run a fake motorcycle tank if you want to run ballast up front. Fill that with shot and cement . Remove the cap and smooth the tank for a clean look. Or you could teach a fat dog to ride up on the handle bars
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Post by trimagnum on May 22, 2013 3:06:19 GMT -5
I just took a closer look at that bottom one, IS that bolted ON TO THE ENGINE??? that would brak the casing if it ever was used wouldn't it? Who ever made it didn't seem to think so . Not quite sure how hard VW trike would come back. But coming back on the exhaust would surely damage the jugs and heads . Now this is Skip we are talking about so it could end up with steering brakes on the back end . He will be Skip the Wheelie King with a cape and flashy helmet ;D
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Post by trimagnum on May 21, 2013 20:03:36 GMT -5
I don't know if bars would work, remember the body will be hinged o tilt back. Maybe if you mount it on the bottom of your engine case and further up on the underside of your chassis? then again a bike should be able to pop one every now and then... Notching the body to clear the bars would work . Since they wouldn't be bolted to the body. Like this but much shorter Or an application specific example
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Post by trimagnum on May 21, 2013 15:35:03 GMT -5
Wheelie Bars !
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Post by trimagnum on May 20, 2013 15:26:21 GMT -5
Drum brakes are a pain in the backside . Glad it was the adjusters VW did that to help with shoe centering more than likely. Drive it in good health and have fun with it ;D
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Post by trimagnum on May 19, 2013 17:30:54 GMT -5
One last thing on the tight brakes . When installing my front brakes today I saw one thing that didn't get mentioned . The slot on the adjuster screw is sloped the deep end of the slot goes toward the axle the shallow to the outside. Mixed mine up and tight brakes saw what happened turned them the right way problem solved. Hopefully that will solve your issue
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Post by trimagnum on May 19, 2013 0:19:29 GMT -5
Thanks Dan . When I had the TVR finding some wear items was a pain in the neck . So a degree of paranoia has set in regarding spare parts since then . The Beetle brakes are ok for now but if any upgrades happen more stopping power would be nice .
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Post by trimagnum on May 18, 2013 20:44:57 GMT -5
That's right When you got your wheel cylinders did you have to twist the pistons to get the slots lined up?
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Post by trimagnum on May 18, 2013 19:43:33 GMT -5
that's from the new set I got Attachments:
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Post by trimagnum on May 18, 2013 19:30:44 GMT -5
How thick does the material look on the shoes? That's about the only thing left if the lining material being too thick .
Or if the drums are new they might have been cast thick and need machining.
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Post by trimagnum on May 18, 2013 18:10:16 GMT -5
When the time comes to do the brakes again it would be nice to convert to 4 wheel disc.
I know they will stop better and all that . The main concerns are the pads are they off the shelf or custom. Custom seems cool but if the company goes out so does your pad supply. So has anyone converted and were the pads off the shelf or custom for that set up?
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Post by trimagnum on May 18, 2013 17:59:19 GMT -5
Drove it to the top of the driveway up hill. Brake drums are tight, adj. all the way in, no brakes going down hill, pedal is tight & no air in system that I know of. WOW what a trip. Didn't crash into the garage, thanks to the dragging brakes. For starters I'm not picking on you. The shoes aren't one type fits all the same goes for the wheel cylinders . If they sent you the wrong part on either one that could cause that. Also make sure your E Brake spreader is properly seated in the shoe slots. If it's not that can cause binding . Also installing the shoes upside down will cause binding. Other than the adjusters being all out instead of in those are the main issues.
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Post by trimagnum on May 18, 2013 15:24:22 GMT -5
I saw this on Facebook several times, even had it as a background on my computer for a few days. It is techincally a sidecar, which doesn't need seperate licence. Yep a one wheeled car wouldn't need a plate that's for sure lol.
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Post by trimagnum on May 18, 2013 0:55:21 GMT -5
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Post by trimagnum on May 17, 2013 21:57:38 GMT -5
You could try it as an accent like on this T-Rex Scorpion
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Post by trimagnum on May 17, 2013 16:36:11 GMT -5
My friend Jamie had his car wrapped for his business . The cost was $3500.00 it looked good for about a year or so. That same money invested in a paint job would last you for years looking good . But your name is on the title so it's your choice but if the car were mine it wouldn't happen.
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Post by trimagnum on May 17, 2013 5:09:03 GMT -5
As far as the leaning goes don't you mean turn left lean left like in the pic?
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Post by trimagnum on May 17, 2013 3:43:46 GMT -5
If I end up with a GT 2 that would be a nice mod to make.
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Post by trimagnum on May 17, 2013 0:40:34 GMT -5
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Post by trimagnum on May 17, 2013 0:33:38 GMT -5
Boxer 4 or 6 Subaru ?
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Post by trimagnum on May 16, 2013 15:36:34 GMT -5
I think a lot of the brake issues stem from this stuff called RUST lol . This is the nicer of the 2 sides on the Bradley After removing the bolt and line from the wheel cylinder it took a 2 pound hammer to loosen it . One of the charms of living in the rust belt .
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Post by trimagnum on May 15, 2013 20:19:19 GMT -5
Well the Torque Meister came today and it was a flop . The larger pinion is for the gland nut application . The smaller one jumps off the sector gear when any real force is applied to it. The solution came in the form of my brother in law's impact aka The Big Kahuna . Both sides more than likely hadn't been off since Billy Beer was on store shelves lol . I don't blame Mr Meister though those puppies were truly stuck . It will get used to re torque the nuts and any future removals . It wasn't as bad as taking the rear drums off the 47 Crosley that got traded off for the Opel GT that got traded for the electric car .
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Post by trimagnum on May 8, 2013 2:31:22 GMT -5
Thanks Dan Cip1 even has it on sale ;D it should be here in 7-10 days . It should be less likely to get carried away with the Torque Meister . After stripping a thing or 2 with the impact I'm too chicken to use it on the axle .
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Post by trimagnum on May 7, 2013 23:56:29 GMT -5
You have to admire the design and the thought that went into the 36mm axle nut. Torqued down like the prop nut on an ocean liner hiding wear items that need frequent replacement lol.
Testament to the cruelty the human mind is capable of the 36mm axle nut stands alone. I've gotten them off before and will again but every time it's like "WOW this is just insane".
The last one resulted in a mortally wounded breaker bar . The guy at Sears was amazed "I didn't know you could snap these " . I told him to buy a beetle ;D.
Figured this would put a smile on a few faces remembering their first encounter with the 36mm axle nut!
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Post by trimagnum on May 7, 2013 18:44:34 GMT -5
The top pic is like "WOW that dude his huge" lol
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Post by trimagnum on May 2, 2013 4:33:56 GMT -5
Menards carries some automotive carpet it forms pretty well and seems to hold up ok as well.
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Post by trimagnum on Apr 28, 2013 15:31:06 GMT -5
Here checking on the site like usual . Sleeping from 7am till 3 pm gives me loads of free time so does being retired.
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