RE: Conversion of '67 from single to dual circuit brakes

["Mitch" <wolberg5@domain.elided>]

John,

STOP!!!! Okay, got that off my chest. Why would you want to change to the dual
circuit system that was only produced for 1 year for the US only? Other than
AlfaStop, parts are unavailable and based on my horrible experience with my 69
Berlina (still not right) a true nightmare.  You can read the details in the
Archives but I put in a rebuild kit on an MC that looked good and ended up
making the brakes worse. I then followed that up with a resleeve from White
Post ($225) which left me with too much free play in the pedal that even pro
mechanics couldn't figure out. I used to think brake hydraulics were pretty
straight forward but not anymore. If you do want the added safety of dual
circuit hydraulics, go for a hanging pedal conversion. Otherwise you'd be
better off buying a brand new (what a concept) single circuit MC which you
wouldn't have to worry about for years.

Mitch Wolberg,
69 Berlina - Horrible dual circuit barkes
69 Spider Jr. - Wonderful single circuit brakes
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