Vixen split brake circuit - front/rear or diagonal.

[simonpa]

Just about to start on the solid brake tubing and will be using a dual-circuit master cylinder without the additional distributor module.

Should the split be front/back, or diagonal for each circuit, please?

Cheers - Simon

[simonpa]

Thanks both.

I hadn't considered the bias - good point.
I should expect the 'forward' connector to be for the rear as it would have to be the smaller diameter section of the master cylinder, but I will check.

I've gone for a new Land Rover m/c as it fits, has a sloping reservoir and will allow me to get a cap with float sensor in it.

Cheers - Simon

[simonpa]

Brakes are standard disk/M16 caliper at the front and TR6 cylinders/shoes at the rear.
Servo is a new TR6 unit.
Master cylinder is a new Landrover Series 3 unit - I think it has 15/16" bore.

[simonpa]

That's great info - thanks!

I've bought a LR 109 m/c, which appears to have a 2:1 front:rear volume output.
I'll check the specs on the original Triumph unit and see how they compare.

Nothing is fitted yet, so this is all very timely, thanks.

[simonpa]

Indeed.

Also, I think the LR m/c is set to not fully release the pressure on the rear circuit in order to keep the shoes closer to the drums.