hackneyed1
02-18-2008, 08:40 AM
To start:
This concerns my not-for-show 1962 IIA 88.
I have already spent a bunch of time reading various threads and other sites like TeriAnn's page.
My original brake master cyl is dead and my (shared) reservoir isn't far behind.
Before the master cyl died I could lock up my wheels, thus stock output was sufficient.
My questions:
What is the general success rate of rebuilding the original unit? I had success rebuilding other makes/models but some are always quirkier than others.
I'm confused of the lineage of brake mastercyl's. I don't want to upgrade to a servo (power) system. I'd really like the dual circuit system, but can't discern if the dual circuit system was only in conjunction with the servo.
Is the CV (later) better than the CB (earlier) and what's required to change over?
If I'm buying a new master cyl, how about upsizing to the one for the 109? How much less feel would I get?
Has anyone found another make/model that exchanges favorably (there's quite the U-pull yard near here..and all I need is the slightest excuse to go)?
ANd finally reservoirs: Assuming that I don't upgrade to dual circuit (else I'll have a bunch of add'l questions) what are the reservoir options? I've seen the updated metal one at BP which requires a new line, but I'd prefer the plastic one which is listed as NLA by the hosts. Any other options?
Thanks!
This concerns my not-for-show 1962 IIA 88.
I have already spent a bunch of time reading various threads and other sites like TeriAnn's page.
My original brake master cyl is dead and my (shared) reservoir isn't far behind.
Before the master cyl died I could lock up my wheels, thus stock output was sufficient.
My questions:
What is the general success rate of rebuilding the original unit? I had success rebuilding other makes/models but some are always quirkier than others.
I'm confused of the lineage of brake mastercyl's. I don't want to upgrade to a servo (power) system. I'd really like the dual circuit system, but can't discern if the dual circuit system was only in conjunction with the servo.
Is the CV (later) better than the CB (earlier) and what's required to change over?
If I'm buying a new master cyl, how about upsizing to the one for the 109? How much less feel would I get?
Has anyone found another make/model that exchanges favorably (there's quite the U-pull yard near here..and all I need is the slightest excuse to go)?
ANd finally reservoirs: Assuming that I don't upgrade to dual circuit (else I'll have a bunch of add'l questions) what are the reservoir options? I've seen the updated metal one at BP which requires a new line, but I'd prefer the plastic one which is listed as NLA by the hosts. Any other options?
Thanks!