[Spridgets] 3/4" v. 7/8" MC

[Robert E. Shlafer]

Don't know about the numbers, but
I've been  using a 7/8 MC after upgrading to front discs with normal Frogeye later double rear brake set-up for years and 20k+ miles.

Other than pedal press. being a tad high,
no driveablity problems, no clutch problems, no stopping problems.


Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)


-----Original Message-----
From: Billy Zoom
Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 6:26 PM
To: ah53 at yahoo.com, WFO Herb, brian james
Cc: Spridgeteers
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 3/4" v. 7/8" MC

I'm taking a survey.
How many of you believe this to be true?
> The area of the 7/8" piston is about 36% greater than the area of the 3/4"
> piston. This means that the pedal effort required for clutch and brake
> operation is 36% higher with the larger cylinder. It also means that clutch
> slave piston travel is 36% greater. The increase in required pedal effort
> constitutes a significant safety and drivability issue, and the increased
> slave piston travel can cause mechanical problems with the clutch linkage.
> www.brakecylinder.com/spridgetbrakes.htm
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