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howarde

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(Msg. 1) Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 2:27 pm
Post subject: Converting to dual circuit brakes?
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 2:27 pm
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In article <o51p84t6d1tqi3gdr7i6kucd019utct6oj.TakeThisOut@4ax.com>,
Howard Eisenhauer <howarde.TakeThisOut@REMOVECAPShfx.eastlink.ca> wrote:

> I'm in the process of rebuilding the brakes on our stock '62 beetle &
> I'd really like to convert from the single circuit system to a dual
> system. Can anyone give me some pointers on what I need to do this in
> the way of a master cylinder & wheel cylinders? I see plenty of stuff
> refgerring to front disk conversions but thats not the route I want to
> go.
>
> H.

Well, I did it on a '61 ghia, all I did was buy a dual circuit M.C. and
bolt it in . the tubes going in were even long enough to reach. as the
MC. is longer. And I added a third brake light. Helps monitor the
circuit.
Good luck .
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 2:27 pm
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Howard Eisenhauer wrote:
> I'm in the process of rebuilding the brakes on our stock '62 beetle &
> I'd really like to convert from the single circuit system to a dual
> system. Can anyone give me some pointers on what I need to do this in
> the way of a master cylinder & wheel cylinders? I see plenty of stuff
> refgerring to front disk conversions but thats not the route I want to
> go.

I don't see any reason you'd need to change wheel cylinders, just the
master cylinder, and brake lines.

Les
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 2:27 pm
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"Howard Eisenhauer" <howarde DeleteThis @REMOVECAPShfx.eastlink.ca> wrote in message
news:o51p84t6d1tqi3gdr7i6kucd019utct6oj@4ax.com...
> I'm in the process of rebuilding the brakes on our stock '62 beetle &
> I'd really like to convert from the single circuit system to a dual
> system. Can anyone give me some pointers on what I need to do this in
> the way of a master cylinder & wheel cylinders? I see plenty of stuff
> refgerring to front disk conversions but thats not the route I want to
> go.
>
> H.

the dual circuit master cylinder is a bolt in... the only other item i'd add
personally is a dual cylinder resovoir from a 67 type 1 sedan. not sure if
you will need to do any changes to the hardlines, but that too is a small
project if required...
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 11:58 am
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I recall years ago Volvo,s made a big deal that with their dual curcuit
brakes, alternate opposite wheels were coupled together. ie Right Front to
Left Rear and vice versa. Might be an advantage on a front engine rear
drive car but VW,s???.
Oz John
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 11:58 am
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"John" <susan48.TakeThisOut@aapt.net.au> wrote in message
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>I recall years ago Volvo,s made a big deal that with their dual curcuit
>brakes, alternate opposite wheels were coupled together. ie Right Front to
>Left Rear and vice versa. Might be an advantage on a front engine rear
>drive car but VW,s???.
> Oz John
>

lots of modern cars are plumbed that way..
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