Military-Vehicles: Re: [MV] Contaminated brake linings

Re: [MV] Contaminated brake linings

Gordon.W.I. McMillan (gwim2@student.open.ac.uk)
Mon, 28 Jul 1997 11:14:06 +0100

Hi Alan, you are quite right about the new linings, however it has been
my experience that the original parts were fairly well matched as to
performance and that using modern materials can just move the problem.

Harder modern pads can reduce the differential coefficient of friction
and actually make braking harder if you're not careful, silicon brake
fluid is fine but needs to be used on a completely clean system, fuel
additives can destroy original artificial rubber fuel system
components, stainless brake fittings and tube can strip original brass
connectors or hose ends, stick a diesel engine in and watch it tear up
your original transmission and transfer with it's extra torque
- the list goes on.

Since I am using the Dodges for low milages at low speeds without
running loaded I find that the original equipment is fine, but I would
agree that someone using an MV daily in modern conditions would have to
look at updating complete systems regards, Gordon, 8-)

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