Kaiser Frazer Owners Club Forum
General Category => Kaiser Forum => Topic started by: IowaTom on June 02, 2015, 04:43:54 PM
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Now that I've got the front of my car off, back to the firewall, I see there's a wedge of frame in which the m/c sits. Doesn't look like there's enough room for a dual set up. Wondering if anyone has tried it?
Years ago I had a '58 chebby and had to do a panic stop. Brake line ruptured and pedal went to the floor, producing a shall we say "trouser chili" moment. From then on I've become more concerned about stopping than going and every car I've owned since, I have replumbed the lines and installed a dual system. Was hoping there might be hope for my '54.
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If you can't find a way to retrofit a dual master cylinder, I'd say the second best alternative would be to inspect the rubber lines every few months. A brake line rupture often will be preceded by a bubble or other obvious defect in the rubber. Same goes for rusty looking steel lines. If you see anything questionable, replace it.
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You might like to take a look at one of these. They go in a tight fit and are remote fill. I installed one but not a dual in a Henry J.
http://static.speedwaymotors.com/pdf/835-2607563.pdf
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Great suggestions, guys, thanks!
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You might like to take a look at one of these. They go in a tight fit and are remote fill. I installed one but not a dual in a Henry J.
http://static.speedwaymotors.com/pdf/835-2607563.pdf
Did you get a kit with a conversion bracket, like this one on kaiserwillys.com?
http://www.kaiserwillys.com/product/2298/willys-jeep-brakes-master-cylinders-parts-accessories (http://www.kaiserwillys.com/product/2298/willys-jeep-brakes-master-cylinders-parts-accessories)