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Old 03-15-08, 01:47 AM   #24 (permalink)
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Re: brake bias bar

The photo Jimmy Mac posted is the way it should be done.

With the proviso as Jac Mac mentioned that both threads on the bar are RHT. Although, in the photo, the clevises should be sitting closer to the pedal sleeve so that in the event of failure of one system both clevises will lock up solid against the sleeve. If you don't do it that way the bias bar will twist excessively and your pedal is likely to go to the floor before it can activate the good cylinder. A clearance of about .025" on each side is all that is required to achieve that.

It's supposed to be a fail safe as well as a balance system! Why change a proven system?? It's not difficult to make as per original!
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