You cant just block off the second line as you will cut feed to two pistons.
You must put in a T piece from the feed line near the caliper and feed brake
fluid to both caliper inlets. Volvo made it a totally duel system for the
previously mentioned safety.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, 12 July 2000 11:06 AM
Subject: Re: volvo 4spot calipers
> we use a similar caliper on our race car, but there off a 245 i think. The
> lines are setup in a weird configuration. If you follow one of the lines
> back you would find a small oil cooler which actually cools the brakes
fluid
> and prevents any brake fluid boiling, before it goes back to the master
> cylinder. Is a pretty trick system and can work really well on a race
> car.... HAHA only kidding...
>
> Volvo run dual lines just in case on gets broken...there saftey freaks.
All
> you have to do is block one off.
>
> Chris
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: paddy mcmillan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2000 4:13 AM
> Subject: volvo 4spot calipers
>
>
> > g`day all,
> > just got a set of 1973 volvo 144 4 spot calipers from wreckers today,
> > anyone used these before? they bolt up to the standard 510 strut but
have
> > brakeline in a bit of an awkward spot, and have 2 lines going into each
> > caliper.
> > any ideas?
> > Thanks
> > Paddy
> >
> >
>
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