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A lot has happened since then...It's funny how the more things change the more some stay the same.
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Possible new M51 owner!
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Talked to the gentleman today. Sounds like its biggest issue is it needs a rear wheel cylinder so no brakes. 1952 apparently. He is going to go look at its condition and get back with me and we'll go from there.
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When I got the TM's for the M135 we could see rubber and steel lines laying in cradle channels above the diffs. The channels hold dirt so the lines can rot out quick. We just plan on replacing every piece of a brake system unless it's been done within the last year. It's the only way I know it's been tested and we have documentation.
Tires, steering and brakes are three things that get put in every budget before it touches the road. Even then it's only due dilligence. Things can still go wrong but in the pit of my belly, if I do everything I can to prevent an incident that still happens, I'm good.
Tires, steering and brakes are three things that get put in every budget before it touches the road. Even then it's only due dilligence. Things can still go wrong but in the pit of my belly, if I do everything I can to prevent an incident that still happens, I'm good.
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This thing popped onto my radar again a couple weeks ago. I will keep you all posted.
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Any news happening?
Mine is now 12 years in the Czech Republic under the slogan "next week I will have time and will re-start working on it"
Famous last words known by many of us here.
By now, Master Break Cylinder, the air cylinder and the faulty left front brake have been repaired, and 13 years ago all break lines. However, that means the flex lines are now 13 years old without being used. Also not very good.
Mine is now 12 years in the Czech Republic under the slogan "next week I will have time and will re-start working on it"
Famous last words known by many of us here.
By now, Master Break Cylinder, the air cylinder and the faulty left front brake have been repaired, and 13 years ago all break lines. However, that means the flex lines are now 13 years old without being used. Also not very good.