<VV> Dual MC conversion failures- brake experts?

[Ron]

Very sensible advice!
RonH

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Sent: Friday, March 11, 2011 9:51 AM
Subject: Re: <VV> Dual MC conversion failures- brake experts?


> On 3/11/2011 12:02 PM, Bob Gilbert wrote:
>
>> 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.
>
>
> Bob, if you want peace of mind, overhaul the standard single master
> cylinder brake system in the whale from stem to stern, returning it to
> as-new condition throughout.  Then maintain it -- changing the fluid
> every two years, checking the system for leaks/rust/moisture annually,
> ad so on.
>
> A perfect single master cylinder brake system worked fine when new and
> will work fine today if fully restored.
>
> Too often, I see people fooling themselves by slapping dual master
> cylinders into vehicles that otherwise have old crappy brake systems.
> If you have any doubts about the efficacy of the conversion -- and you
> should -- then don't bother with the conversion and do EVERYTHING that
> the stock system needs.
>
> --Bob Marlow
>
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