scottd
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Post by scottd on Oct 29, 2010 22:57:05 GMT -5
I replaced the brake master cylinder tonight. The old unit had 3 check valve fittings, the new one doesnt. (The brake lines just screw into the new master cylinder) Im generally the LAST person to question but are the valves necessary on the new master cylinder? (hope not.....)
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Post by jspbtown on Oct 30, 2010 12:21:16 GMT -5
I never used one.
And are you sure they are check valves and not just adapters? Lots of novice builders used adapters from the metric bubble flare to the standard US flare.
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scottd
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Post by scottd on Oct 30, 2010 17:32:04 GMT -5
They actually have a small spring, sleeve and check ball inside them. They appear to function as a one way valve. Possibly a residual valve to keep some slight pressure in the system to avoid excessive pedal drop. I guess Ill know when I get it all put together. Its ok, I trust my Bradleys fiberglass exterior and tubular steel bumpers to protect me in the event of brake failure.
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Post by jspbtown on Oct 31, 2010 13:45:34 GMT -5
I have never seen them used on the standard drum brakes. I have seen them on the disc upgrades.
Either way...I have never used them.
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Post by big bob on Nov 1, 2010 10:31:01 GMT -5
scott, i actually chuckled out loud at your last comment! not really a laughing matter, but as long time member jeff troy once said. the bradley is the LAST thing you want to take to an accident. i'm surprised there's no thread on "how to install airbags and side restraints on a bradley"   |
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scottd
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Post by scottd on Nov 1, 2010 15:50:53 GMT -5
My brother put this into perspective for me.....driving this car offers the same amount of protection as my motorcycle......I also wanted to add some James Bond gadget to the car, maybe ejection seats are in order???
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