Jefe & Elsie
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I am getting a real education on brakes here.
I finally understand what "twin leading" brakes are and the difference between "twin leading" and "dual twin leading" brakes.
I have also learned that pretty much all the earlier models had DTL brakes on the rear.
But I am unsure of my front brakes. The book says the earlier models started out with TL front brakes, then went to DTL brakes for a few years, then finally disc brakes.
My FJ40 has a build date of September, 1970. I don't think I can trust that the cylinders on it now are correct. (The guy who did them was paid as he worked, with beer.)
Plus, I've never felt that my brakes were really "right".
Does anyone have the scoop on this? Which year did they change the front brakes from Twin Leading to Dual Twin Leading?
Are the shoes different for the two systems? If so, how can I tell if I have the correct shoes?
Thank you very much for your time and help!
I finally understand what "twin leading" brakes are and the difference between "twin leading" and "dual twin leading" brakes.
I have also learned that pretty much all the earlier models had DTL brakes on the rear.
But I am unsure of my front brakes. The book says the earlier models started out with TL front brakes, then went to DTL brakes for a few years, then finally disc brakes.
My FJ40 has a build date of September, 1970. I don't think I can trust that the cylinders on it now are correct. (The guy who did them was paid as he worked, with beer.)
Plus, I've never felt that my brakes were really "right".
Does anyone have the scoop on this? Which year did they change the front brakes from Twin Leading to Dual Twin Leading?
Are the shoes different for the two systems? If so, how can I tell if I have the correct shoes?
Thank you very much for your time and help!