Re: M35 brakes must be vented

From: Marty Galyean (marty@heavyreckoning.com)
Date: Fri May 05 2006 - 05:04:19 PDT


M35A2USA@aol.com wrote:

> On the contrary, you must be sure the cap to the MC is vented, either
> with a spring loaded vent in the hole, or with the vent tube up to the
> Air Cleaner for deep water fording or the later modification with the
> vent hanging beside the air cleaner in a inverted vertical
> position... Air in the MC must be vented to preclude residual
> pressure in the wet side of the brake system. Also, be sure to drain
> your air tanks daily and to put your OHT in the Booster every six
> months..... RAM

I was trying to keep it simple. The venting is not the same as a loose
cap and is primarily to let air OUT, not IN.

Marty



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