Brake fluid recycle system.
Discussion
Its a tried and proven system used on early Vipers (before Gen3) to keep the fluid cooler It was used during many race meetings by Woodhouse Dodge, it was a way of slightly bending the rules, as the rules at early Viper track meets said you could not have a big brake kit. Its was developed for NASCAR as they had similar rules and only having 15" Wheels they could not get a bigger brake caliper inside the wheel. Its also used on some 4X4s
A small amount of fluid only returns to the master cylinder After you release the brake pedal. The OEM Proportioning valve is still used and this system recycles the fluid in the Front brakes only.
Having driven the car a few times now the brakes feel exactly the same as they did before, I also took the car to an MOT station and tested each wheel on a rolling road to make sure there was no bias to one side or the other. The car stops fine
Having done a few track type days the last couple of years, I can tell you that after a few laps I have had the pedal go right to the floor a few times due to boiled fluid That's no fun if your giving passenger rides for charity, Ive had to crash through the gears a couple of times to get the car slow enough to make the bends! I am now also using 660 Racing brake fluid
A small amount of fluid only returns to the master cylinder After you release the brake pedal. The OEM Proportioning valve is still used and this system recycles the fluid in the Front brakes only.
Having driven the car a few times now the brakes feel exactly the same as they did before, I also took the car to an MOT station and tested each wheel on a rolling road to make sure there was no bias to one side or the other. The car stops fine
Having done a few track type days the last couple of years, I can tell you that after a few laps I have had the pedal go right to the floor a few times due to boiled fluid That's no fun if your giving passenger rides for charity, Ive had to crash through the gears a couple of times to get the car slow enough to make the bends! I am now also using 660 Racing brake fluid
Edited by fatboy18 on Monday 23 April 08:58
fatboy18 said:
I also took the car to an MOT station and tested each wheel on a rolling road to make sure there was no bias to one side or the other. The car stops fine
I'm sure you are aware of this Mark, but careful using a rolling road as they shouldn't be used for brake testing a viper due to the diff, (you will damage it), but by the sound of things what you are talking about only refers to the front brakes in any case so shouldn't be a problem.Best of luck with the mods mate!
edited to add: Oooh look at you with your race fluids to go with your race wheels...
GTSDave said:
fatboy18 said:
I also took the car to an MOT station and tested each wheel on a rolling road to make sure there was no bias to one side or the other. The car stops fine
I'm sure you are aware of this Mark, but careful using a rolling road as they shouldn't be used for brake testing a viper due to the diff, (you will damage it), but by the sound of things what you are talking about only refers to the front brakes in any case so shouldn't be a problem.Best of luck with the mods mate!
edited to add: Oooh look at you with your race fluids to go with your race wheels...
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