G'day Ron
I had to put dual circuit brakes on my V6 engined BN1 for compliance here in
Oz. the car has original (5 stud) drums on the rear, Wolseley 6/110 discs on
the fornt (calipers are similar to 3000) I've used a Datsun 240/260/280Z
master cylinder (7/8" bore) with a booster acting on the front only.
Although I have yet to use the car in anger, all seems to work pretty well
so far.
Cheers
Peter Linn
Brisbane Oz
BN1 Ward Spl coupe
BN1 Holden V6
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ron Mitchell" <healeyron@yahoo.com>
To: "Healey Mailing List" <healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2009 10:51 AM
Subject: [Healeys] Dual Brake System
> While attending Encounter this year I had a leaking Rear Wheel Cylinder
> cause
> a complete Brake Failure while backing out of a downhill parking place at
> the
> Hotel. The result was $4700 damage to the rear of my MkII BN7 caused by
> the
> Stone Wall that didn't move when I hit it. I know the first thing your
> going
> to reply is why I didn't use the Parking Brake to stop before hitting the
> wall. I was in the process of doing that when the impact occurred.
>
> I'm
> contemplating converting to a Dual Brake system. My question is has any
> one
> on this list knowledge of a proper dia. and stroke Master Cylinder that
> will
> function on a Healey with Manual Disc Brake Fronts and Drum Brake Rears?
> I
> did see a Healey at Encounter in 2008 that had converted to a Dual System
> but wasn't able to find the owner to enquire as to the source for his
> components. I've also heard that someone in Texas has done this but I
> haven't
> been able to find out who.
>
> Any information either off list or on list would
> be appreciated.
>
> Ron M.
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