----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, July 25, 2005 7:54 PM
Subject: Re: IML: Original Brakes
As I mentioned before, this is one of those
debates that can run an run and run. There is no correct answer, just a
lot of opinions, theories and positions. I kept my Imperial's all
around drums but installed a newer dual pot M/C that fit perfectly on the
existing bolts and the brake pedal rods. The design is superior to the
original single pot for a number of reasons. It also works better in
every respect. To the best of my knowledge, mine is the only operating
58 Imperial in Texas. Who else but me would know it isn't original and
who else might care except someone who was buying it and it ain't for
sale. The 'new' M/C is rectangular as opposed to round, easier to
access, less prone to leaking and less prone to failure. The approbation
of my peers on this list is important but doesn't override common
sense.
I also desperately need to upgrade from the old
oil filter canister to a spin on type. The canister is simply worn
out. It cannot be repaired and any replacement part will be as bad as
what I have. Almost fifty years has gone by since the original was built
and it was a bad design to begin with. Not to upgrade would be the
foolish course of action. This is an almost invisible switch. The
spin on is designed to resemble the original. It may be heresy but our
cars are not perfect. All of them have flaws and Achilles
heels. Every car ever built suffers the same
fate.
Any position is open to debate and
criticism. That I desire to keep my car and myself out of more accidents
that are caused by poor performance of original style equipment is of
importance here. I would rather be alive and my Imperial intact than
follow a dogmatic approach that has already failed badly.
Hugh
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, July 25, 2005 9:00
PM
Subject: Re: IML: Original Brakes
I'm not
trying to belittle anybody wanting to keep the original equipment, its their
own business, but there is no doubt that disk brakes are an upgrade.
Practically every car since the mid 70's has came with disk and that
proves it in my eyes, since tons of engineering experts made that decision.
When you enable your 50 year old car you'll find driving it at todays road
speed is no big deal . atleast thats my experience.
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