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08-01-2004, 08:09 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Raeford, NC.
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disk break question
I have converted the front of my 70 chevy to disks and spindles from a 72. My question is will they function properly with all the original equipment. It has manual breaks and the proportining valve for the 4 wheel drum set up. I hope I made the right decision in this swap.
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08-01-2004, 11:00 PM
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Join Date: May 2002
Location: Lancaster, SC
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Convert to power brakes with the proportioning valve for a disk/drum setup.
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08-02-2004, 03:29 AM
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Join Date: May 2003
Location: Shreveport LA
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'71 Chevy pickups came with manual disc brakes as standard equipment. You don't need the power booster, but use a master cylinder & prop. valve from a disc brake truck.
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08-02-2004, 06:38 AM
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 Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Rockville,In. USA
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In order to get the full affect of the front disc brakes you will need a Disc/Drum master cylinder & disc/drum prop valve. Otherwise braking will be no better than the drum/drum setup you previously had. Power booster is not required but does make driving more pleasureable with the less effort exerted required when braking.
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