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02-01-2011, 07:55 AM
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Manual Brakes
Is anyone running manual brakes after doing a disc swap up front? I converted to 5-lug disc in the front and am trying to decide manual or power.
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02-01-2011, 09:30 AM
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its all about the +6 inches
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Location: Hilliard Ohio
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Re: Manual Brakes
not at the moment... but I probably will be this summer.
GM has probably sold millions like that since 71 |
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02-01-2011, 04:38 PM
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Re: Manual Brakes
Yes, I've done manual disc brakes on several trucks. They work fine.
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02-01-2011, 05:38 PM
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Re: Manual Brakes
just did it! takes alittle more leg than the drums but seems to stop better?? might just be my imagination but it seems to be a great set up!
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02-01-2011, 05:45 PM
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Re: Manual Brakes
I've always had manual disk brakes up front on mine, I've never had an issue with them. I always try to leave a little extra room between me and the guy in front of me though.
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05-10-2011, 03:32 PM
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Location: norman,ok
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Re: Manual Brakes
what master cylinder did you use for the manual disc conversion? i have a complete 1972 chevy 5 lug suspension to convert my 1963 over to disc in the front, but i want to keep the manual.
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05-10-2011, 03:41 PM
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Re: Manual Brakes
the last manual brakes i had were on a 35ford everything since then has had hydraulic brakes either power assisted on nonpower
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05-10-2011, 04:37 PM
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its all about the +6 inches
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Re: Manual Brakes
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05-10-2011, 09:14 PM
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Location: norman,ok
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Re: Manual Brakes
is it the same master cylinder for manual and power?
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05-10-2011, 09:32 PM
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Just a car guy
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: New Washington, IN
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Re: Manual Brakes
I just completed swaping to disc, and I did not go power assisted.
All parts I got were for a 74 with nonpower disc brakes. Have not had a chance to get it out and test. My 55 belair has disc on the front and no power booster due to the huge cam. It has 4" wide tires on front and 16" wide on rear and it stops fine. Posted via Mobile Device
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