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11-27-2011, 09:35 PM | #1 |
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Re: HOW TO: Split the brake lines (many have asked)
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Power-bra...65-66-CHROME-/
The system above is what I purchased a few months back as i was piecing together disc conversion as I could afford to. Now thinking of just spliiting lines and keeping drum/drum for a while. Question time, do I need to fit residual valves in the lines near m/c ? I know I,ll need prop valve when I evenyually put discs on front and when that happens would I keep the residual valve connected for rear? Sorry to enter this thread with these Qs but keeping all break info together may help others. Cheers Matt |
08-15-2009, 02:33 PM | #2 |
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Re: HOW TO: Split the brake lines (many have asked)
John you did have to drill new holes for the master right?
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08-15-2009, 02:44 PM | #3 |
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Re: HOW TO: Split the brake lines (many have asked)
No, not at all...it bolted right up.
Course, thats cause us 63 and up guys are special !
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08-25-2009, 09:11 PM | #4 |
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Re: HOW TO: Split the brake lines (many have asked)
2 questions..
could Isee a pic of your tubing bender? not the belly the actual bender. and, does this kind of system need a proportioning valve? |
08-26-2009, 09:15 AM | #5 |
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Re: HOW TO: Split the brake lines (many have asked)
It looks like this one....I also have the Matco double flaring kit.
- - Using a drum/drum master (two port Impala) you do not need a prop valve. - -
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Re: HOW TO: Split the brake lines (many have asked)
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10-02-2009, 07:16 AM | #7 |
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Re: HOW TO: Split the brake lines (many have asked)
Hi Chief, Great write up. I am currently doing this on my '64. Got some questions. Did your old master have a 1" bore? What about the new one? My '64 is 1". The master at O'reilly's for a '70 Impala, drum/drum, no power, was 1 1/8. The master with a 1" bore was listed for discs with power. I believe I have read on other posts that using 1 1/8" master will make the brakes feel spongy. Do I have that right? Is the 1" bore the one to go with? I wonder if the parts store has it listed wrong? Thanks in advance for any help from anyone that can.
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10-02-2009, 08:50 AM | #8 |
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Re: HOW TO: Split the brake lines (many have asked)
Not exactly sure, I'd have to research that.
I went with one from a '67 Impala. At the time, my buddys 67 Impala was in my shop, so I compared them. The brakes on the black truck worked great...full pressure and never spongy. My new truck will recieve the same treatment, although this one will get 6-lugs discs.
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10-02-2009, 03:20 PM | #9 |
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Re: HOW TO: Split the brake lines (many have asked)
I also used a 69 Corvette M/C with my rear disc setup. Works great. Cost around $35.
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10-03-2009, 06:58 AM | #10 |
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Re: HOW TO: Split the brake lines (many have asked)
Thanks Chief, any help is greatly appreciated.
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12-23-2009, 09:07 PM | #11 |
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Re: HOW TO: Split the brake lines (many have asked)
dug this one up cause I really want to do this. Question though, can I just buy new pre-bent lines from the Truck shop and make it a full on bolt in affair? I dont mind spending the extra cash since I dont have the time/space to fab up the lines myself.
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12-24-2009, 02:41 PM | #12 |
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Re: HOW TO: Split the brake lines (many have asked)
the lines are real easy to bend, in fact, if just keeping the 4 whl drums, you don't even need to cut and flare the lines if you buy the right lengths, see my posts on this and it probably gives you the lengths I used. When doing discs up front, you will need a lot more plumbing for the prop valve and all.
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01-04-2010, 05:43 PM | #13 |
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Re: HOW TO: Split the brake lines (many have asked)
QUOTE: The push rod was also modified for this MC.
Any more info on this. I feel the need for a dual MC for safety reasons. i have a 61 c10 and i think i have every thing i need to complete the master swap. im useing a master i bought from autozone for $15 bucks it is from a 67 c10. just have a few questions first thanks 1. do i have to drill new holes for this master 2. what mods are needed for push rod(pics please) 3.what is everyone useing for brake lines (they said n/a at auto zone) mine are a little soft. thanks for all the info
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01-05-2010, 09:38 AM | #14 | |
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Re: HOW TO: Split the brake lines (many have asked)
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2) The push rod had to be extended. I sold my black truck, and for some reason never got pics of the rod. I cut the stock rod in half, then welded more rod between the two. I still retained the adjuster part of the rod. Once the master is installed, and the pedal is in it's released position (check your bump stops too) you want the tip of the rod to be about 1/16" to 1/8" max away from the piston. 3) I purchased some straight pieces of line from my local fittings store (or a speed shop).....it came with ends. Bent them and double flared them myself.
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Re: HOW TO: Split the brake lines (many have asked)
On the '60-'62's you will need to drill holes to bolt up a '63 and newer master cylinder
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Keep assuming people have the 63 and up...
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03-06-2010, 06:35 PM | #17 |
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Re: HOW TO: Split the brake lines (many have asked)
Has anyone done this, and have a parts list, and what modification the push rod needs (adjusted or welded) and length for the brake line?
If going from the 63 MC to a 67 C10 MC the bore diam is smaller 1-1/8 vs 1" from the numbers on line. IIRC this would require more peddle travel fro the same brake force? David |
03-10-2010, 07:33 PM | #18 |
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Re: HOW TO: Split the brake lines (many have asked)
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Got my 1964 with a new master cylinder in the plastic bag on the seat not installed looks like he one you used.Is there a way to tell difference in drum/drum master and a drum/disk master? Is there a proportion valve for a drum/drum set up? Thank you Jim |
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I have another question after reviewing, My old truck has the original master on and also has a power brake booster from a 84 C-10 on it. The power brakes seem to work OK but !!!?? The power brake rod was modified. All this has me confused I need your advice what direction do I go? Jim |
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Re: HOW TO: Split the brake lines (many have asked)
Don't know if it's cool to bring this back up but I'm thinking that I really want to do this when I put my truck back together in a week or two. I get the concept with blocking off the one T and the split but where I'm lost is the push rod... anybody have clever ideas on how to make a good pushrod? Would a pushrod like this work? Any thoughts on where to get the parts it does?
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Re: HOW TO: Split the brake lines (many have asked)
You can use your old master cylinder's push rod. If it is addjustable then addjust it out,if it is not you can have some one cut it and weld it. Or you can get an addustable one from speedway or a used one from the wreckers.
The push rod that is in the link will not work I used that type on my clutch master it had a pushrod with a threded end.
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04-22-2011, 11:30 PM | #22 |
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It was very cool to bring this back up ...
Man, haven't seen this thread in YEARS !! Whats up SAL !!!!
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John !!! Hows life in the country ? Hope all is well
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04-23-2011, 12:34 AM | #24 |
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We are good .... Ive been going a serious of bad luck, but Im bouncing back slowly !!
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Back to the original post: my oe push rod was about 1/4 to short when fully addjusted due to the fact that I used an adapter for the master cylinder as a 60 used a 3 bolt set up and not 2. I ordered an addustable push rod from speedway it was 3/8 thred ,I used the part off of my old clutch master that attaches to the pedal, worked perfect ! Check to see if your push rod is addjustable it may work as is .
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