New member building VW trike in Florida

[burkslaw]

DeLand area, 20 miles west of Daytona. Started my most recent VW trike about a month ago. I'll be disassembling it this weekend for paint. Hope to have it wired, plumbed and out for a maiden run down the street in another couple of weeks. Question: (I haven't figured out how to post one in the appropriate forum yet) I am running a chrome Corvette master cylinder with a 7" dual diaphram booster, with discs on the rear. Can I plumb both reservoirs into a T and run it to the rear brakes, or will this push too much fluid? Alternatively, I guess I could run one line to the brakes, and use the other for a hydraulic brake light switch. Any suggestions? Many thanks.

 

[2002Trike]

Welcome to TT from Middle Ga,
I wish I could help with your question, Sorry
I would try re-posting, but put I NEED HELP in the subject line
John

 

[Ohio Eddie]

Welcome to Trike Talk, from SW Ohio.

 

[Rsw]

Welcome from Southeast Ohio!!! What is your rear brake setup?

 

[burkslaw]

Rsw: I'm using the el-cheapo CIP1 disc brake conversion kit.

 

[slick rick]

:wave4: :wave4:....HOWDY GUY......:wave4: :wave4:

 

[Rsw]

Rsw: I'm using the el-cheapo CIP1 disc brake conversion kit.

In my opinion, the master cyclinder is overkill for the brake setup. I don't think you would want to use both lines because that will be to much fluid for your little caliper pistons. If you end up with a hard peddle and no brakes it will be because the MC is to big. Heres a little reading on VW brakes.

Brakes1

 

[Ed Hobgood]

Welcome to Trike Talk from SE Missouri.:wave4:

 

[skuuter]

WELCOME to TRIKE TALK....and, no, don't use that much Master Cylinder.....ThumbUp

 

[CTemple]

Welcome from Corydon, IN!

 

[Oldmsocko]

Welcome to Trike Talk. Post often.

 

[Rod69]

Welcome from Southern Illinois, ride on!:wave4:

 

[memetriker]

Welcome to TT ! I am also building a VW trike., my second one.I built the first up in Palm Coast. Now I find myself in Illinois working on this one. Moving back as soon as it is finished.

 

[burkslaw]

Been riding my trike for 10 months now. The power booster on the rear brakes works well...although the engine does speed up by 2 or 300 rpm as the pedal is released and the vacuum booster refills. I don't know if I posted these pics before. If so, my apologies.