You are right, I'm doubtless guilty of "size-ism". But the original
questioner didn't mention any problems with pedal effort, so I don't think
it would help his case.
on 2/28/02 7:07 PM, J.R. Leach at leachsr@idirect.com wrote:
> Max, maybe you wanna explain this to my 4'11" wife who, being quite healthy
> in the "wellness" sense, has difficulty stopping our 74 unassisted car but
> has no problems driving our 77 assisted car.
> Maybe you were using the word "healthy" in the vernacular sense " large" ?
> ;-)
>
> Jim
>
>> -----Original Message
>> Subject: Re: Brake master cylinder rebuild or buy new?
>>
>>
>> Boosters don't improve braking performance, they reduce pedal effort --
>> frequently to the point of eliminating sensitivity. I would see no benefit
>> in this mod whatsoever, since the unassisted pedal effort is certainly
>> within the capabilities of any healthy adult.
>>
>> (how's that for an unequivocal response?)
>
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Max Heim
'66 MGB GHN3L76149
If you're near Mountain View, CA,
it's the primer red one with chrome wires
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