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Old 09-05-2014, 01:31 AM   #8
Captainfab
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Re: Power Booster & Master Cylinder Question

I am not aware of a proportioning valve for the drum/drum brake system. Of course most of my knowledge is with the trucks. The '67-'70 trucks use what I call a distribution block. It is basically 2 ports in, 2 ports out.

My '68 Camaro with drums/drums has a similar distribution valve

To answer your question, if either the front or rear circuit were to develop a leak, there is no shuttle to shut off flow to that side. But you should still have limited braking ability to the other side.

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Originally Posted by Keith Seymore View Post
Sidebar: So if you don't use the proportioning valve with drum/drum, do you still get the safety aspect of a split system? Does the master cylinder reservoir provide protection in the event of a leak in either the front brake lines or in the rear lines, without the shuttle portion of the prop valve?

I am contemplating updating the single pot m/c in my '63 Grand Prix to a dual system, which is why I ask.

K
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