From: Steve & Jeanne Keith (cckw@attbi.com)
Date: Wed Nov 13 2002 - 11:44:25 PST
If you experience a total hydraulic failure and need to use the hand brake,
DO NOT attempt to slow down with it. It will become useless instantly!
It does not have enough area to take the heat. If you have to use it, you
get
one shot. Pull with all your might and attempt to lock the wheels. Do NOT
attempt to slow down with it.... Been there done that.
Also, on your way to the handle, engage the front axle too. This will give
you
a few more wheels.
Steve AKA Dr Deuce
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bjorn Brandstedt" <super_deuce@hotmail.com>
To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
Sent: Wednesday, November 13, 2002 9:01 AM
Subject: [MV] Split braking system; some considerations.
> Morning List,
>
> If you are contemplating the change to a split braking system, consider
the
> following:
>
> 1) Adding components to any system increases the probability of a failure.
>
> 2) Installing double flared brake lines under non-controlled conditions
> (hand vs machine) will effect the reliability of each connection.
>
> 3) The novice may not consider all the reasons for routing the tubing a
> specific way to keep it out of harms way, thus increasing the probability
> for a failure by metal fatigue or exposure to rocks etc.
>
> 4) Over or under torquing of a fitting reduces the reliability of the
> connection.
>
> 5) Problems with balancing the brake forces between the two halves of a
> split brake system under normal operating conditions. Diagonal or front
and
> back.
>
> 6) The probability of just one of the two halves failing as opposed to the
> failure of both at the same time. Even a split braking system can
experience
> total failure.
>
> With more time, I could find other considerations, I'm sure, but perhaps
> this will get you thinking.
>
> Question: Has anyone tested the hand brake at any speed other than for
> parking? How good is it at slowing the vehicle in case of service brake
> failure?
> Also, has anyone ever experienced total brake loss with the deuce?
>
> Have a great day,
> Bjorn
>
>
>
>
>
>
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