<VV> Dual Master Brake Cylinder

[Bryan Blackwell]

Did you adjust the brake pedal pushrod?  My experience is that will cause this problem as the rear piston never retracts all the way, you're just using half the system.  There should be a very small amount of play felt if you pull back on the pedal.

--Bryan

> On Oct 26, 2016, at 9:42 PM, Reid Cummer via VirtualVairs <virtualvairs at corvair.org> wrote:
> 
> I recently installed a dual master brake cylinder in my 65 Monza
> convertible and am not satisfied with the braking.  The cylinder itself was
> used, but appeared to be in good condition.  I installed new lines and
> wheel cylinders.  The brake shoes seemed fine so I left them alone.
> 
> The brake pedal is not "mushy", it just takes a great deal of force to get
> the car to slow/stop.  No matter how hard I try I cannot lock the wheels.
> Stopping quickly in an emergency situation is a practical impossibility.
> 
> I seem to remember reading that these symptoms might occur if the small
> passage way between the two reservoirs is blocked.
> 
> Any suggestions?