Re: 2.2 5cyl. High RPM vaccume pump

[Huw Powell <audi@mediaone.net>]

> > (to get example of what assistless brakes are like go somewhere you have
> > a lot of room to act stupid in and kill the engine at a decent speed.
> > then pump the brakes a few times to use the stored vacuum.  When the
> > pedal goes hard that's what you'll have without the pump)
> 
> Be careful how you kill the engine, though.  Turn the key all the way
> and the steering is likely to lock up as well.

I define "a lot of room to act stupid" as pretty much covering the
"locked steering wheel" issue.  Maybe I should have been clearer about
what a lot of room might be needed for... I assumed (oops) that a racer
would be competent enough and understand his car enough to pull this
off.  Of course, then the innocent kiddies would have to try this at
home and all heck could break loose.

If you can think of a better way for him to find out what "pumpless"
brakes are like, that would be good.

I suppose one could always pull the actuator rod and experiment, heck
Brendan took his out in about 30 minutes.  (Then I made him put it
back... don't even go there!) That may have been the better suggestion.

-- 
Huw Powell

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82 Audi Coupe; 84 4kq; 85 Coupe GT; 73 F250