In 38 years of driving my '66, I have never had a catastrophic failure of
the brake system.. Had cylinders and calipers leak, and had the M/C leak
back into the passenger compartment. All detected before they became major
(safety) problems. Now, I've probably put a kit in the M/C when it didn't
really need one, but properly maintained, the single M/C should be fine.
And, I do my own oil changes and lubrication, so I "lay hands" on the
running gear up close and personal on a regular basis.
If you can conveniently replace it with a dual master, then re-plumb your
brake lines to accommodate, fine. But, I wouldn't go to great lengths .
The dual brake systems were primarily intended for the ignorant, clueless
masses who never check their M/Cs for fluid level, or inspect their brake
systems for leaks. IMHO.
Gary
----- Original Message -----
From: "Daryl Smith" <drlsmith@dccnet.com>
To: "Datsun Roadster List" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>; "Eddie"
<eddietude@socal.rr.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2009 11:31 PM
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Brake Master Cylinder alternatives
> What year car Eddie?
> On the early cars, '66-'67 1600s, there is no room for a dual master
> cylinder.
> You will have the choice of body work to recess the master like the later
> cars, or go to an aftermarket twin single mastercylinder set like you see
> in some racecars.
>
> Daryl
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Eddie" <eddietude@socal.rr.com>
>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I've checked the 311s site, and there is some info on using a 510 master
>> cylinder in the wiki section. Someone else talked about using a 280Z
>> master cylinder as well.
>>
>> Since I'm not comfortable with the single reservoir system, can anyone
>> tell me what master cylinders work?
>>
>> Are those the only two?
>>
>> What about clearance issues?
>> Thanks.
>>
>> Eddie
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