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cutting brakes
Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2006 8:16 pm
by sierrajim
Would it be possible to use a clutch master cylinder for cutting brakes?
Basically plumb the brake line that runs from the brake master cylinder into the resivour fitting for the clutch cylinder then out to the rear.
Re: cutting brakes
Posted: Thu Aug 03, 2006 4:21 am
by Damo
sierrajim wrote:Would it be possible to use a clutch master cylinder for cutting brakes?
Basically plumb the brake line that runs from the brake master cylinder into the resivour fitting for the clutch cylinder then out to the rear.
I've been thinking about the exact same thing. I can't see why it wouldn't work, but it occurred to me that you might have to put a check valve in on the brake master cylinder side to stop the line from the brake master cylinder being pressurised when you pull the cutting brakes on.
This may not be necessary though, it depends on how the master cylinder works. I was thinking about grabbing one and having a play with it.
Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2006 4:58 pm
by sambo
why do you want to cut the brakes
Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2006 5:26 pm
by hypo
sambo wrote:why do you want to cut the brakes
its not to cut the brakes off its so they can use a hand lever to operate the rear brake only, either the left or the right side to help turn the vehicle tighter.
Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2006 8:16 pm
by not not
Try Haultech as they have a specially made item which can be used with a air booster to cut them but you could fit it with a handle id say
Re: cutting brakes
Posted: Sun Aug 06, 2006 9:50 pm
by beebee
sierrajim wrote:Would it be possible to use a clutch master cylinder for cutting brakes?
Basically plumb the brake line that runs from the brake master cylinder into the resivour fitting for the clutch cylinder then out to the rear.
Yes it would work. Check out
www.yuri4x4.com - he uses something similar in his cutting brake setups.
In my opinion, it's a PITA - just buy a kit from either Racer Imports or Yuri
Re: cutting brakes
Posted: Mon Aug 07, 2006 9:24 am
by sierrajim
beebee wrote:sierrajim wrote:Would it be possible to use a clutch master cylinder for cutting brakes?
Basically plumb the brake line that runs from the brake master cylinder into the resivour fitting for the clutch cylinder then out to the rear.
Yes it would work. Check out
www.yuri4x4.com - he uses something similar in his cutting brake setups.
In my opinion, it's a PITA - just buy a kit from either Racer Imports or Yuri
Was pondering the PITA factor. I can buy these pretty cheap out of the US, or after talking with Tony the Haultech one sounds good. Only thing is i need to do three sets (my buggy, my hilux and mock's rodent)