Re: [T3] Converting Single MC to Dual MC

[Jim Adney <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 10 Dec 2002 at 7:44, CAD Man wrote:

> I've been speaking to Jim Adney about a recent problem with my Master
> Cylinder, I have a '66 with a Single Circuit and as anyone with an early car
> probably knows by now "Hen's Teeth" seem to be easier to find and cheaper to
> boot.  I am planning to extract my unit sometime today (if it will stop raining)
> and send it to Jim to see if he can rebuild it but he has suggested the
> possibility of converting my Single Circuit to a Dual Circuit.  Would anyone
> that has changed this out care to expound on just what's involved?

I think the potential problem here is that the old system probably has 6mm ID 
brake hose, while the tandem cylinder will expect 8mm ID hose. If you could 
find a Tee that would accept the 6mm hose in from your old reservoir and 8mm 
out to the 2 tandem input nipples, then this should be straightforward. I think 
I've seen such items available in plastic (perfect for brake fluid) and I might 
even have one here.

The lack of a split MC reservoir is only a minor problem, as a normal system 
usually doesn't need much fluid from the line. Just put your split close to the 
reservoir end rather than close to the MC.
-- 
Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI 53711-3054
USA


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