From: dan doig (opm@sympatico.ca)
Date: Wed Nov 13 2002 - 09:32:44 PST
Im interested in that disc /caliper you see under the front how does it tie into
the system and where can you get them .
Recovry4x4@aol.com wrote:
> As I understand this, the dual system is sought for safety in case of a
> hydraulic failure, correct? Rest assured that Tom Bauers split system had
> far more thought in it than Tom takes credit for. If you don't have a
> complete understanding of the hydraulic brake theory, I would shy away from
> this modication. Brake bias is tricky at best and there is no good way short
> of hiring an engineering firm, to get it foolproof for the commoner to use.
> Bias with six wheels is exponentially more difficult. If a secondary means of
> stopping is what is wanted, consider a driveline disc system. This can me
> made completely independent of the existing system. I realize its not factory
> but neither is the split system. I have a deuce axle around here someplace
> with a caliper and rotor mounted to the unused drive flange on the pumpkin if
> anybody is interested.
> These are only the opinions of a simple mind!
> Kenny
>
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