Converting MK2 to Tandem Master Cylidner

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Converting MK2 to Tandem Master Cylidner

#1 Post by GinettaG15 »

my car is a RHD MK2 with its original single -circuit brake system.

what main parts would i need to convert to a dual circuit. can is just source / install the Tandem-Master used in export versions of the MK2?
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I used a Stag M/cyl, need to replace the 4-way union on the inner wing with a 3-way and run a rear brake line down to splice into the rear circuit. I did replace all components with Stag parts however, including the Servo.
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#3 Post by GinettaG15 »

ok....the question is: is it "just" a direct swap of the cylinders, without using the stag´s servo?
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#4 Post by iani »

GinettaG15 wrote: Sun May 07, 2023 7:37 pm ok....the question is: is it "just" a direct swap of the cylinders, without using the stag´s servo?
You will have to change the 4-way union to a 3-way union and connect the rear circuit from the m/cyl to the rear circuit.
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1968 Mk1 GT6 - Wedgewood, 2.5l Triple DCOEs
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Re: Converting MK2 to Tandem Master Cylidner

#5 Post by GinettaG15 »

iani wrote: Sun May 07, 2023 7:55 pm
GinettaG15 wrote: Sun May 07, 2023 7:37 pm ok....the question is: is it "just" a direct swap of the cylinders, without using the stag´s servo?
You will have to change the 4-way union to a 3-way union and connect the rear circuit from the m/cyl to the rear circuit.
thats obviously clear... :wink:

so i just buy the tandem, change some piping and thats it? brake balance won´t be negatively effected (over-braking at rear?)
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#6 Post by GinettaG15 »

https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-GRID008720

spring and plunger on servo side are not present at the single-cylinder.
7/8" bore diamter looks 2mm bigger than the single one?

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Re: Converting MK2 to Tandem Master Cylidner

#7 Post by Mikengard »

Did you get an answer to this question? Can you use the stock, single system servo, or do you need to install the dual system servo?
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