Re: Bendix Treadle Vac failure (Easamatic)
Posted by Craig Hendrickson On 2011/9/19 19:00:15
BH Quote:
DON'T get lulled into a false sense of security with ANY dual-reservoir master cylinder. No matter what vehcle you drive, DO make sure that your "parking brake" is in good working order and that your brake servos are properly adjusted.
Brian, great advice. I would add one thing: practice using just your E-brake somewhere isolated. If you over apply it and/or cannot release/modulate it, you can lock the rear brakes, skid and spin out.
As an aside, my Gen-2 (1970-81) Firebirds have a switch on the "proportioning valve" that turns on a light on the bottom of the speedometer when either the front or rear brake pressure drops WRT the other. This tells you that something is wrong, like a leaky rear wheel cylinder or whatever. Didn't your 1998 Chevy have that feature?
Craig
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