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03-21-2016, 01:17 PM | #1 |
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Which booster/MC combo for disk/disk
I sat down to order a master cylinder/brake booster and realized there are a ton of options out there, turns out I'm not quite up to speed when it comes to brake systems, and a search here just got me more confused...
I'm working on a '67 K20 with disks all the way around ('75 K20 calipers and rotors on all four corners). I'm thinking I can use the stock booster, but which master cylinder should I get? What about a proportioning valve? Can someone please explain exactly what I should be looking for? Maybe dumb it down and use small words so I don't become even more confused...Thanks
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03-21-2016, 02:23 PM | #2 |
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Re: Which booster/MC combo for disk/disk
Not an expert, but I'd get the stock setup form a '75 K20 and run that. Is there any reason not to? The factory paid some clever engineers to build it as a system and you've already got most of it.
Failing that a disc/disc master and prop valve from a late 60s Corvette has usually sufficed. Or you can use an aftermarket unit. I'd strongly recommend using all the factory pieces from pushrod to pad.
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03-21-2016, 02:53 PM | #3 |
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Re: Which booster/MC combo for disk/disk
Will a '75 MC bolt up to my '67? I agree that going with all matching parts would be ideal, but I'm not sure if they are compatible...
What if I just used a '67 K20 booster and MC, and then used an aftermarket proportioning valve?
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03-21-2016, 03:12 PM | #4 |
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Re: Which booster/MC combo for disk/disk
you need a valve like this
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brass-Combin...EaIA9Q&vxp=mtr suposedly , I have used a disc drum combo vale with disc's on all 4s before with no issues ,,, butt,,, there are always variables that may make that less than ideal for you
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03-21-2016, 04:36 PM | #5 |
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Re: Which booster/MC combo for disk/disk
if you really want brakes that will stop on a dime, put hydroboost in it
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03-23-2016, 01:10 PM | #6 |
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Re: Which booster/MC combo for disk/disk
Honestly I tried that on a marginal system once, they're not magic. If you've got a giant cam and no vacuum they're the perfect solution, but there's not that much more assist than with a good vacuum booster, or that was my experience...
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03-22-2016, 01:26 PM | #8 |
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Re: Which booster/MC combo for disk/disk
I went with a Wilwood 1 1/8" bore master cylinder, stock brake booster, right stuff disc / disc proportioning valve. All works great together on my 14" rotors.
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