Reneck brakeline extension

[Jess]

The brakes have two circuits. He'd lose the rear brakes and the pedal would get lower, but he would still have the front brakes.

That all depends on the style of Master Cylinder.

 

[TRSCobra]

That all depends on the style of Master Cylinder.

Well, every master cylinder that ever came on an XJ, at least.

 

[lawsoncl]

Wasn't it back in the 60's that DOT mandated a dual cylinder setup on all vehicles?

 

[1996cc]

Actually yes he would. Have you ever bled brakes before? That line burst, all the fluid leaks out, he hits the breaks, its basically like a short circuit in an electrical system, the fluid can either push really hard to apply the brakes, or just freely squirt out the open end. Thus equalling no brakes.

Apparently you haven't. Everyone else covered the specifics.

 

[Blaine B.]

Actually yes he would. Have you ever bled brakes before? That line burst, all the fluid leaks out, he hits the breaks, its basically like a short circuit in an electrical system, the fluid can either push really hard to apply the brakes, or just freely squirt out the open end. Thus equalling no brakes.

I thought the prop valve is supposed to save you if this happens.....so you either have fronts or rears alone, depending on what side fails.

Of course who knows if that valve works after not using it for so long.

 

[BlueCuda]

What other kinds of redneck goodness did it come with? We need pics! lol

 

[SOUTHTEXASXJ]

you got to be kidding me? why ask why?