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ausminis4u
 Post subject: boosting dual circuit
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hey guys is it possible to boost a dual circuit brake set up ? is just the front or rear circuit boosted ? thanks.

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yes, but genrally it is just the fronts that are boosted.

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aaron wrote:
yes, but genrally it is just the fronts that are boosted.

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ok sweet :D next question . how ?

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Anyone with a ls 2175 or GT has it set up. Hard explain but easy to show.

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PM me and I'll explain. :lol:

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i have a dual circut setup with a booster.

From the master the front line goes to the booster inlet (mines under the dash) then from the booster outlet it goes to a T intersection and then to both front calipers.

The rear line goes through a brake light switch then to the T intersection at the rear of the car.

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re: late model clubby dual circuit system - is it any good? Is it worth swapping into an older clubby without this set up?
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re: late model clubby dual circuit system - is it any good? Is it worth swapping into an older clubby without this set up?
dont know if its worth it but im doing it because i got all the gear free :D thanks for clearing everything up guys :D

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They are better, but a little more of a pain to bleed. Not really a big issue though.

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why are they better?
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why are they better?
i think if one 'circuit' fails the valve blocks it off and directs all power to the remaining active circuit?

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hence the brake fail light on the dash?
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J_A_M wrote:
hence the brake fail light on the dash?
i think so ?:D but im not fitting those lights, because im sure i would know if the brakes failed. im going to cover the ashtray hole and the 2 light holes, then trim the rail im yellow vinyl.

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The brake fail light is connected to a switch which is activated when there is a difference in pressure between the two lines. The valve and switch are in that H shaped thing in the engine bay
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ausminis4u wrote:
J_A_M wrote:
why are they better?
i think if one 'circuit' fails the valve blocks it off and directs all power to the remaining active circuit?

Ask Brad (13secmini)- it didn't work for him, before or after the MC was rebuilt by Better Brakes.
He found if he blocked the rear line, he had pedal! Problem was air leaks into rear wheel cyls. So much for dual circuits!
Now, how is this dual circuit thing supposed to work in an emergency, again.. :lol: :evil:

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