<VV> Dual Master comment

[Ron F Hinz]

Rain, what rain?
RonH (0.2" of rain in April)


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "N. Joseph Potts" <pottsf@msn.com>
To: "Doug Foust" <doufou@msn.com>; <virtualvairs@corvair.org>
Sent: Friday, May 07, 2004 11:35 AM
Subject: RE: <VV> Dual Master comment


> Personally, I would value disk brakes much more than dual master cylinder
on
> my 66. This is partly a consequence of where I live (South Florida).
Normal
> incidents of rainfall here are deluges - for an hour or two, there are
> fairly deep puddles on most blocks. These badly hamper the operation of my
> drum brakes. People who trailer or live in mountainous regions might share
> my desire for disk brakes, although more for their heat-shedding
> capabilities rather than their water-shedding capabilities.
>      My brake system is in good condition (but it DOES contain some of the
> original lines). It works very well when dry. But my next serious brake
> money will go for disk brakes before dual master cylinder. It's all a
matter
> of choosing your risks. Nice to have the choice, no thanks to Ralph Nader.
>
> Joe Potts
> Miami, Florida USA
> 1966 Corsa coupe 140hp 4-speed with A/C and stock brakes
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: virtualvairs-admin@corvair.org
> [mailto:virtualvairs-admin@corvair.org]On Behalf Of Doug Foust
> Sent: Friday, May 07, 2004 1:40 PM
> To: virtualvairs@corvair.org
> Subject: <VV> Dual Master comment
>
>
> As one new to this, I'll add my two cents worth.  Bought my first Vair
late
> last year.  Blew a couple of lines shortly after I got it running.  That
was
> enough for me . . . as others have suggested, the first real money I put
> into it was for replacement of everything in the hydraulics - lines,
hoses,
> 4 wheel cylinders AND the dual MC from Clark's.  Best money i could have
> spent.  Great peace of mind, especially when my 17 year old takes it out.
> (added seat belts all around in the same purchase)  The dual has a firmer
> than original feel, but I personally like it.
>
> Jukebox Doug
> 64 vert 110 PG daily driver
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