CSX 7000 Brakes

[brentfenimore]

Tom,

I have been out of town on business for the last few days and was not aware of the problems you are having with the CSX7000 vehicle.

The system is the same configuration as the original as far as the mechanics however we have changed the master cylinders in size according to the manufacturers recomendations and testing that has been performed.

The system is the same on all three models of Shelby Cobras to include the CSX4000, 7000 & 8000 and has been in use for over three years and installed on over two-hundred vehicles. The larger bored master is for the front brakes due to the amount of fluid that needs to be transferred in order to actuate the two piston calipers as apposed to the single piston rear calipers.

It is not the system but rather a blockage (my first thought anyways) in the system which could be either pre or post master cylinder. We have seen a few instances in which the line between the resevoir and the master has become clogged when vehicles have sat for extended periods of time without use. The method to clear the line is to remove it from the master cylinder and then apply air pressure to the resevoir by removing the cap and using a rubber stopper around the nozzle of a blow gun. If this is the issue you will not see a good flow of fluid even with pressure applied. By increaseing the pressure it should clear the clog and you should see a steady flow.

If you have not resolved the issue prior to this post or if you attempt this inspection and the flow is fine please call the plant at 702-942-7325 and ask to speak with myself or Gary Davis so we can walk you through a few more steps that will help pin point the problem or simply post a response and I will give you the info on line.

Thank you,

R Brent Fenimore

Thank you for bringing this