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Originally Posted by DavidG
With respect, you're risking life and limb if all four brakes do not engage at the same time. That's the inherent advantage of hydraulic brakes and why out-of-adjustment mechanical brakes lead some to believe that they are inferior.
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Back in the 50's when I was building hot rods for folks I would always discard the mechanical brakes and install the hydraulic brakes. It was easier to keep in adjustment, it was what people preferred, and it was easy to install.
That said, however I have never experienced a complete loss of brakes with the mechanical system but I have, a few times, found myself with no brakes at all with the hydraulic. Usually rusted lines on old cars but also master cylinder failure.
I also believe that a properly adjusted brake system will apply braking to the front wheels first in slow braking and the rears will come into play later with hard stops.