Re: [Chrysler300] Dual master cylinder conversion

[Jack Farris <j2farris@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

To me, having a dual MC is like insurance---you hope you never need  
it, but just in case...........   A "brake" that works on a  
driveshaft is not for braking emergencies--it's for parking. In an  
emergency braking situation, it would fail almost immediately. For a  
frequent driver, my vote is for the peace of mind offered by a dual MC.

Jack



On Apr 21, 2010, at 10:37 AM, keboonstra wrote:

>
> I'm doing a high quality "driver restoration" to factory correct on  
> our 300C, and I am considering the idea of converting to a dual  
> master cylinder system if I can work up enough worry about the  
> single cylinder system.  I've never had a problem with loss of  
> braking in my lifetime of driving, and have heard or read of very  
> few cases where it happened to someone.
>
> If I make sure I have a very well freshened brake system throughout  
> my car, how much concern should I have about a single master?   
> Changing to dual would be my only concession to modernity other  
> than the installation of seat belts and radials in my car, and I  
> don't get pulled easily over to the "updating" side in our old car  
> hobby.  I really enjoy experiencing the way an old car acts for the  
> most part, but I want to keep safety in mind as well.  What do you  
> think?
>
> And how about this related question.  Suppose your brakes went out  
> and all you now had was your parking brake to save you from certain  
> mayhem.  Would you pull the brake just a little to slow down  
> gradually and risk having it fade and become useless?  Or would you  
> pull it decisively so as to lock it up before it has a chance to  
> fade from overheat?  Would pulling it too hard at speed bust up the  
> brake and leave you with nothing?
>
> Or how about hitting the "R" button at road speed?  Is there a  
> lockout to keep it from going to reverse at certain speeds?  That  
> maneuver may possibly throw your car in a spin, but prudently done  
> it might be better than coasting a half mile looking for a soft  
> tree to stop you.



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