Where do I find a split system MAster cylinder to suit a 62 Beetle?
What else do I need to install this in my car?
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I was thinking of doing this in my 58, just decided to go with a brand new single circuit one, I have not gone to a dual circuit, but I from what I have seen you just need to plug in the hoses into different holes, you will need to get a brake fluid reservoir with 2 compartments.. i bought mine from a VW shop, about $50 or something.. came with all I needed, bungs etc..
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Dual brake Master cylinders are VERY EXPENSIVE compared to a single system Master Cylinder....
If You find a good used dual master cylinder, Some Brake companies can install a stanless steel sleeve inside the master cylinder... which will never wear out.... well it will last for a very long time IMHO....
the seals on the piston will also last a long time.....
If You have it done, ask them to put new seals in it too...
around $100 to have it done....
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What are the benefits of going dual system over single system?
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SAFETY...........If a hose bursts on the single circuit system you lose ALL brakes......if it happens on a dual circuit system you only lose half the system so you can still stop.
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Just use a 68-on system.. dual circuit and quite cheap (but not as cheap as a single circuit one)
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Thanks for the info.
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I bought a TRW dual circuit MC for about $25US
There is a drawback, the SC ones have a 17mm bore where as the DC ones are 19mm which results in increased peddle effort.
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I just spent a lovely sunny arvo covered in brake fluid and grease changing
master cylinder, shoes and cylinders.
What I found incredibly bodgy is the main feed from the resevoir to the master cylinder is just a push in rubber thingy instaed of a metal screw in fitting.
Somebody had put a cable tie or two in there to keep it from falling out,
why they designed it like this is beyond me.
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sax wrote:I just spent a lovely sunny arvo covered in brake fluid and grease changing
master cylinder, shoes and cylinders.
What I found incredibly bodgy is the main feed from the resevoir to the master cylinder is just a push in rubber thingy instaed of a metal screw in fitting.
Somebody had put a cable tie or two in there to keep it from falling out,
why they designed it like this is beyond me.
Easy. It works!
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Was going to try and do this work today but have to go out and gig instead. I'll put it off for another day.
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