Re: Dual Control Car

From: herbeam (herbeam(at)cari.net)
Date: Mon May 24 1999 - 11:36:30 CDT


The real reason for 2 master cylinders was safety, if one failed. Majority
of my responses said linkage. Maybe I'll use a modern master cylinder/brake
booster under the dash w/mechanical linkage. Then I'll have the best of both
worlds...Will keep you all posted of the finish!

>Bob,
>
>I know this isn't answering your question, and I hate it when people do
>this to me, but...
>
>Why use two master cylinders? Why not just have both pedals activate the
>one m/c? Surely you have dual control learner-driver cars in the US, how
>do they do it? The only one I've seen here in Oz had a rod arrangement
>from the second set of pedals which acted on the original set.
>
>No doubt you've spent longer on this project than me, but I'm intrigued
>to know why you are going down this path.
>
>Inquiring minds...
>Cheers, Paul
>--
>



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