Nigel Geach (CRFPULP) wrote:
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> Rock,
> Fully agree with your thoughts on safety, when I was learning to drive in
> the early sixties, my dad insisted that I never believe the other guy's
> signals until we saw him commit to the turn, etc. I still don't believe
> their signals, and it's saved me several times. But I must take exception to
> your comments on TC hand brakes. I presently have a leaking right front
> cylinder (which I'll fix this winter), and have been forced to use the
> handbrake a few times. Mine has great stopping power, and can be feathered
> to allow variable braking because the thumb button must be pressed to set
> the brake (most modern brakes set automatically, and require the button to
> be pressed to release). In short, the hand brake was designed to be a viable
> alternative to the hydraulics, and it works well.
I'm very pleased to learn this; that'll have to be the next project.
I've been concentrating on the Cooper S, since I had to get it completed
in time for the film shoot (in progress now). I got most of the interior
in the Mini today, a few more switches and things to complete. I plan to
make the Victor a show car this winter. I re-shod the rears right away
when I began the project, but even full adjustment still doesn't give
much hand-braking. Guess I'll get new cables and pivots and do the
works.
Thanks!
-Rock
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