Re: IML: Original Brakes
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Re: IML: Original Brakes
- From: "Hugh & Therese" <hugtrees@xxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2005 12:11:56 -0500
Paul says:
If maintained correctly, the brakes that came with our Imperials are fully
capable of doing the job. As with anything, driving habits must be
adjusted to suit road conditions and the limitations of the vehicle.
Paul W.
Gosh, we beat this subject to death every few months. I agree with Paul as
far as his statement goes. Unfortunately it does not cover when it becomes
impossible to maintain your original brakes correctly. What then? Also, if
you are restoring a car with broken or missing parts, what then? I could
not get acceptable parts for my 58. Namely, the master cylinder. The
resulting accident when a newly installed replacement M/C failed trumps any
theory you care to mention.
These cars are old. Getting good original parts for them is not easy. You
cannot fool around with vital components. If only an expert with a set of
tools can tell you have made changes to your brakes, you must make the
change if that is the best option under the circumstances.
The avaialbilty of parts to allow you to maintain original specification
equipment has become increasingly difficult. All the M/Cs I acquired, and I
think I went through at least five were rebuilt. None was worth a damn.
Not one.
Hugh
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