An Improved F. and j. Brake Unit
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THE accompanying illustration depicts a new product of Feeny and Johnson, Ltd., 134-136„ Ealing Road, Wembley, Middlesex. The unit comprises a new Lockheed long-stroke master cylinder and an F. and J. bellows and compression-type control valve_ It will be noted that the link gear incorporates is lost: motion device. This is a new feature and the object is that, should the " supply" of vacuum fail, the driver has direct control of the Lockheed cylinder without any additional load. In other-words, in imparting pressure to the fluid, he does not have to compress the bellows. -The device is equally suitable for use with the tension-type control valve.
Of remarkably neat design, the unit incorporates a eastin pipe which obviates:, certain external tubing. Moreover, it is claimed to be 11 lb. lighter than any similar deyiee.