Re: IML: Brake Fluid Maintenance

[randalpark@xxxxxxx]

The point was made to caution those who don't realize that w/ duel pot 
m/c it is possible to have front or rears fail (not both) without 
realizing it. By the time the driver has hit wet pavement and the rears 
have locked up, its too late. Motor heads are going to notice instantly 
that something is wrong. Not everyone on this list would notice the 
problem before it was too late. That is why the suggestion has been 
made to practice proper and regular maintenance. I am using the word 
suggestion as it would be suggested that a sky diver pull the rip cord 
on his parachute.

Paul W.

-----Original Message-----
From: swampyankee@xxxxxxx
To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Mon, 8 Jan 2007 6:30 PM
Subject: Re: IML: Brake Fluid Maintenance & Imperial Sedans

> From: Mike Pittinaro <mechimike@xxxxxxxxx> 
> Subject: Re: IML: Brake Fluid Maintenance & Imperial Sedans 
>  
> Actually, its just the opposite. The front brakes, 
> particularly in a car with front disc brakes, do 
> 80-90% of the stopping. I have driven cars with both 
> no front brakes and no rear brakes, and driving with 
> no rears is almost imperceptible, while driving with 
> no fronts is pretty hair raising! 
 
  I second this. I'm on only the rears currently, and driving like this 
requires extreme levels of care. By driving slowly, keeping to 
low-traffic roads, and keeping very large following distances, it can 
be done without being certain doom. It's still pretty darn unwise, 
though. The rears have a nasty habit of locking up easily too, 
especially on wet pavement. 
 
  -Kle. 
  '69 Crown 4DHT  
 
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