<VV> Dual MC conversion failures- brake experts?

[Bob Gilbert]

Hi,

I'm just about to do the dual brake conversion on my UltraVan - not a
vehicle I want to experience with no brakes!

Is there a final "word" on this topic? In the case of the UltraVan, this
isn't a trivial job so I just want to make sure I will really have the peace
of mind that I thought I would be getting with the conversion. 

Thanks,
Bob
1966 180 convertible
1968 110 UltraVan


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[mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of Ray Rodriguez III
Sent: March-10-11 8:43 PM
To: Virtual Vairs
Subject: <VV> Dual MC conversion failures- brake experts?

Greetings again all,

     Last year I began looking into why I had no brakes when I blew a single
front brake line despite having installed a Dual MC conversion.  I picked up
some interesting info but I dropped the ball when I no longer had sufficient
time to pursue it further.

     I have posted a thread here
http://www.corvairforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=55&t=1968 on
corvairforum.com.  I felt that a forum thread was a better format to keep
track of gathered information.

     For those who don't want to read, my hypothesis is that the Dual MC
conversion provided to us by our vendors will often not prevent a total loss
of brakes as expected, most likely due to the fact that it does not include
a "shuttle valve system".  I have only a vague idea of what this is or how
it works so if anyone here knows a lot about brakes and can help me get the
facts straight I'd very much appreciate it.  

     If anyone doesn't want to use the forum please feel free to email me
directly at vairguy at echoes.net with your input.



Thank you all very much,

Ray "Grymm" Rodriguez III
Lake Ariel, PA
66' Corsa 140 coupe
63' Monza PG (winter driver)
65' Corsa 140 coupe  (under construction)
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