[FC] Check your brake hose

[J R Read_HML]

Perhaps you might consider a dual master - only loose 1/2 the brakes if a 
line lets go (and can still get help from the parking/emergency brake.  I've 
done that for the Rampy as I sometimes have a fairly heavy load in there.

Later, JR


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Doug Bell" <doug.bell3 at comcast.net>
To: <corvanatics at corvair.org>
Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2006 10:55 AM
Subject: [FC] Check your brake hose


Almost went to Corvair Heaven the other day.  All of a sudden the pedal went 
to the floor while trying to make a stop.  Luckily I had enough room to pull 
over to the left and use the emergency brake.
Discovered that my front driver side tire had, over time, worn a hole in the 
hose.
So, how does one keep the hose from rubbing?  One hose is longer than the 
other.  Which hose goes on the driver side?
Is there a clamp attached to the hose to keep it away fron the tire and if 
so where does it attach to the body?  My master cylinder drained dry as a 
result.  Should I replace it too? Thanks for the help.
Doug Bell
Corsa Oregon
61 Rampside
63 coupe
66 Ultra Van #215
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