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1968 C10 disc brake conversion- MC question
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Hey all,
I'm looking to convert my '68 C10 to front disc brakes. I understand I'll need to change the prop valve; do I need to replace the MC in this pic? Sorry if I haven't given you enough info. The front chamber of the MC is larger and the line fittings measure 7/16" and 9/16". |
Re: 1968 C10 disc brake conversion- MC question
Man, I don't know exactley what you've got there for a booster, m/cyl snd prop valve. It all looks like disc brake stuff to me looks like a setup from a 73-up Chevrolet pickup.
All the GM m/cyls I've seen with a larger fluid compartment were for front disc/rear drum. Of course I have not seen them all, but I worked in a parts store for 13 years, from 1985-1998. Some all drum fords had a larger compartment on one end of some of their m/cyls, your m/cyl is NOT a ford... |
Re: 1968 C10 disc brake conversion- MC question
Okay, thank you 68G/W. Is there a specific PV you would recommend assuming the MC is correct? I currently have drum/drum brakes now. Thanks again for your input.
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Re: 1968 C10 disc brake conversion- MC question
Yes, very strange setup. I'd use a manual prop valve in the rear line and adjust to maximum pressure. Then reduce pressure as necessary if the rears lock up before the fronts during a panic stop.
Wilwood 260-12627 https://www.wilwood.com/Images/Maste...0-10922-sm.jpg |
Re: 1968 C10 disc brake conversion- MC question
Okay guys, what's odd about the setup? I don't know as much as you all do. Would the Wilwood adjustable PV go in place of the current PV? What about the front brakes? Sorry for all of the questions.
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Re: 1968 C10 disc brake conversion- MC question
You might look for a part number on the Prop valve?
THe all drum and disc prop valves look nearly the same. I'm sure you can find a disc/drum prop valve here, used....to be safe. New may not be that much. If you could get a look at a 73-up prop valve, that might be nice... |
Re: 1968 C10 disc brake conversion- MC question
The wilwood adjustable is spliced into the rear line. Leave the rest as it is.
Somebody is gonna come along and say that’s not right but I’ve done it like that several times. Not all prop valves are the same. You’d need to find one that’s sized right for your system. |
Re: 1968 C10 disc brake conversion- MC question
That's right. Keith Seymour posted some charts for the various equipment for brakes. If the OP's truck doesn't have disc brakes, he should buy a disc brake master cylinder. imo. No telling what the current master is, and if it's currently a drum/drum system can't possibly be plumbed right for disc/drum. I ended up putting the Wilwood valve on my truck, like MikeB posted. The brakes work great.
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Steeveedee -- Well said. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/i...ons/icon14.gif
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Re: 1968 C10 disc brake conversion- MC question
Okay, thanks guys. I think I'll pick up a disc/drum prop valve. You've confirmed the MC should work. Thanks again.
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Re: 1968 C10 disc brake conversion- MC question
You have what appears to be a 3/4 ton master cylinder and booster. The valve below the master is not a proportioning valve, but a distribution valve that will not work with disc brakes. You will need to get a master cylinder, booster, and prop valve for a 71-72 half ton and you can either use the original hard lines or buy new lines and you will need new hoses for the calipers, along with the spindles. Member Pickmup (Frank) sells a complete master/booster/prop valve kit for 1/2 tons.
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Re: 1968 C10 disc brake conversion- MC question
Hey everyone, I grabbed a set of 2.5" drop spindles and the disc brake conversion kit from CPP. The previous owner heated the front springs and they are uneven so I'm replacing them with 2" drop springs. The brake hose that came with the conversion kit has a 7/16" inverted flare fitting and the OEM brake is a 3/8" inverted flare. The adapter is BR550 (reminds me of Hee-Haw if anyone gets that one. :-) I read the brake hose 88466 would be what would be needed since it is shorter and I found it has a 3/8" inverted flare fitting. Awesome, no adapter!! Got them installed last night after paying around $13 ea at Autozone. 88466 is 4" shorter than the hose that came with the kit and I had to file out the hose frame hole to fit and secure the fitting. I hope it is long enough, an inch or two longer would have made it just right.
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Re: 1968 C10 disc brake conversion- MC question
Hey guys, I've moved on to installation of a Summit Racing adjustable proportioning valve and I'm building lines from it to the MC. I have everything figured out except the 1/4" OEM rear brake line is a 1/2-20 fitting and I need to reduce this to 3/8-24 to fit the prop valve. Has anyone came across a 1/2-20 inverted flare female to 3/8-24 inverted flare male fitting? I've been scouring the Internet with no success.
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