[FC] FC brake UPGRADES

srmarti corvanatics@corvair.org
Fri Oct 10 08:19:00 2003


> please put dual master cylinder on any fc , or any corvair ,for that
> matter.make sure that everything is in good condition.  I watched
> the greenbrier ahead
> of me on a mountain in vt lose its braking due to heat years ago
> , heard them
> on cb saying they lost them, and we had thier kids riding with us.  the
> brakes faded out from heat. i think that a dual cylinder would
> have saved them.
> they did get hurt.  not good memories at all.  also silicone
> fluid would handle
> the heat better.     regards tim colson
>
>


I don't question the added safety backup of a dual master cylinder.  But how
does a master cylinder prevent brake fade?  Isn't that an heat issue?

Steve