2 master cylinders

Old 08-29-2009, 08:18 AM
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i have an old former funny car that has only a hand brake. that is on the right side of chassis. i would like to keep it there for the nostalgia look, but would like to have a foot brake also to keep both hands on wheel on the track. can you run 2 masters cylinders to the same rear brake system?any help thanks john
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Old 08-31-2009, 10:03 AM
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I do not think that is possible. With a T, the one cylinder would force fluid back in the the other cylinder. If you used check valves, the brakes would not release after you activated either cylinder.
I would go with a two caliper disc systems. Then you could use one or the other or both! Dave
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Old 08-31-2009, 11:02 AM
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If you just want the hand brake in there for looks, leave it in and don't plumb it in. Plumb in the foot brake only. JMO

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Old 08-31-2009, 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by TS1955
If you just want the hand brake in there for looks, leave it in and don't plumb it in. Plumb in the foot brake only. JMO

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Old 08-31-2009, 12:40 PM
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Or tie the 2 into each other so that when you use one the other moves with it.
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Old 09-13-2009, 06:28 PM
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Id unhook the handbrake and just use the pedal

or buy a dual caliper setup
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