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Absolutely - I agree Tom. As I think about it, the MC really contributes little as you say but acts as a reservior and a hydraulic actuator; the air piston does all the work.keep in mind that when the system is working correctly, the MC does NOT apply the brakes. it only controls the air pressure regulator on the airpack. it is the MC on the airpack that applies the brakes. with no air pressure and ONLY then, does the primary MC push on the piston of the airpack MC to apply the brakes.
tom
I'd like to hear more about the components that would make up this type of system, and would be required for a Deuce conversion. Sounds interesting. Could you then use three air valves? You know, to get a completely separate brake system for each axle......you have several options for dual brakes and the one i favor is just as simple as any other. that is to do away with the primary MC and replace it with an air threadle valve which then controls air to basic air units with a MC on each. this is the most modern system out there and used by isuzu and nissan on their box trucks. it also reduces the pedal pressure to less than that of any car.
It was common in the days of gasoline powered trucks and school buses. I have an F600 2 ton with a vacuum over hydraulic system... single circuit too!Anyone have any idea what the largest vehicle on the road to use vacuum boost is?
it is simply one extra hydraulic line. it goes from pump-booster-steering box vs pump-box. that's it. in either case, you're still doing the hard part (swapping the master cylinder). but w/ vacuum, you're installing a seperate component (stand alone pump) and you have to fit that gi-normous brake booster in there, too.... I want vacuum, not hydro for ease of installation. ... I am going to install a separate vacuum pump. ....
is that where the 5 ton pump could be bolted on to?... since the slot above my generator is already spoken for. any ideas?
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