Re: [Chrysler300] Dual master cylinder conversion

[Paul Holmgren <paulholm@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Ray Jones wrote:
> On Apr 21, 2010, at 12:37 PM, keboonstra wrote:
> 
> 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?
> 
>>>> I seem to remember that the California Hi-way patrol tested cars every year for suitability for use by them. Mopars failed the "Emergency stop" test regularly. 
> I remember photos of the Driveshaft being snapped off, either leaving the car with nothing or actually dropping to the road and causing more problems. 
> I also think that this was the reason Mopar went to standard rear drum emergency brakes, loss of sales of fleet cars. I think there is a Hot Rod mag article on this test.

> 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. 

>>>> Won't work. My buddy had a new '57 Fury and he would push the "R" button if someone was too close. 
> He also did this once at over 100 with some Bad Bikers chasing us and they faded fast when those back-up lights came on!

> Ray

AND  some cars had a large enough backup light housing so one could find a 
Brighter bulb that fit the socket (without Melting the lens) and really have 
some bright lights for that little trick to really get the attention of the 
offending tailgaters

-- 
Paul Holmgren
Mine: 2 57 300-C's in Indy
Hers: 05 PT GT R/T HO Stage 1
Hoosier Corps L#6


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