Diagonally Split Systems

Fig. 2 Diagonally Split Brake System:

DESCRIPTION
This system operates on the same principle as conventional front and rear split systems, using primary and secondary master cylinders which move simultaneously to exert hydraulic pressure on their respective systems.

OPERATION
The hydraulic brake lines on this system, however, have been diagonally split front to rear (left front to right rear and right front to left rear) in place of separate lines to the front and rear wheels, Fig. 2.

In the event of a system failure, the remaining non-failed system will do all the braking on one front wheel and one rear wheel, thus maintaining 50% of the total braking force.