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Old 07-07-2004, 06:54 PM   #1
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i need a little help

quick question. i have asked alot of questions about converting my 68 to front disk, well i think my drum/drum master just went out and as i understand it, if i put my disk/drum master and booster on with my drum/drum prop. valve it will work exactly the same on my drum/drum set up, just hold more fluid. am i right?
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Old 07-07-2004, 08:05 PM   #2
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I'm not sure if I understandd what your saying here, but if you go with disks you'll have o get a disk mater cylinder and you can use your current booster, you will also have to change the equilizer valve as well for disk brakes. I think that is what your asking??
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Old 07-07-2004, 08:12 PM   #3
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Since the calipers use more fluid, (they are larger) than the drum wheel cylinders in front, I would suspect that you will have uneven breaking. The disc brake master cylinder will push more fluid to the front than the drum master cylinder.

Also, I am not sure what would happen if you use the 68 distribution valve with the disc master cylinder. If it were me, I would keep disc components with disc components.


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Old 07-07-2004, 08:56 PM   #4
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i want to do the whole swap but i need to get to work tomorrow. to clarify i am seeing if a disk/drum master will work with a drum/drum prop. valve and drum/drum brakes for just a while
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Old 07-08-2004, 02:23 AM   #5
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well it seems to work. a quick test drive and it stops fine. i couldnt get the booster on though. the holes didnt line up. just a project for another day
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