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bigred66 · 08-14-2005, 03:58 PM

Ok, I finally got around to doing my brake conversion. Well I have a problem imagine that.

LOL my brake lines are different size the old fitting will not fit in the new rubber line what the heck do I need to do??

Oh ya I have the McGaughy's disk brake conversion kit. I plan on robbing the master cylinder and valve off a 85 do I just need to get the lines and all???

cdowns · 08-14-2005, 04:38 PM

i'd suggest calling the people you bought the kit from and asking them the size of both the brake lines and master cylinder that they reccomend for the aplicationas well as the residual valve and proportioning valve that should be used

Tx Firefighter · 08-14-2005, 04:49 PM

I had to buy Early Classic special conversion hoses when I did my truck. Cost....60 bucks per pair...ouch.

bigred66 · 08-14-2005, 05:28 PM

....60 bucks per pair!! holy smokes!!

bigred66 · 08-14-2005, 11:10 PM

do i have any other option than to drop another 60 bucks??

Tx Firefighter · 08-15-2005, 10:32 AM

A good parts store will have adapters. I've done that before, years ago, but on the latest truck, I remembered how much hell I paid finding a store with the adapters that I jusy fessed up the 60 bucks. It was easier.

08-14-2005, 03:58 PM	#1
bigred66 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pineville, Mo Posts: 123	brake conversion problem Ok, I finally got around to doing my brake conversion. Well I have a problem imagine that. LOL my brake lines are different size the old fitting will not fit in the new rubber line what the heck do I need to do?? Oh ya I have the McGaughy's disk brake conversion kit. I plan on robbing the master cylinder and valve off a 85 do I just need to get the lines and all??? __________________ Atom (bigRed66) 1966- C10 1995- Wide Body Talon 1987- Dodge Raider (4 sale) 2000- 4-door Nissan Frontier 2003- Ford Focus (wife)

08-14-2005, 04:38 PM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	i'd suggest calling the people you bought the kit from and asking them the size of both the brake lines and master cylinder that they reccomend for the aplicationas well as the residual valve and proportioning valve that should be used __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

08-14-2005, 04:49 PM	#3
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	I had to buy Early Classic special conversion hoses when I did my truck. Cost....60 bucks per pair...ouch. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

08-14-2005, 05:28 PM	#4
bigred66 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pineville, Mo Posts: 123	....60 bucks per pair!! holy smokes!! __________________ Atom (bigRed66) 1966- C10 1995- Wide Body Talon 1987- Dodge Raider (4 sale) 2000- 4-door Nissan Frontier 2003- Ford Focus (wife)

08-14-2005, 11:10 PM	#5
bigred66 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pineville, Mo Posts: 123	do i have any other option than to drop another 60 bucks?? __________________ Atom (bigRed66) 1966- C10 1995- Wide Body Talon 1987- Dodge Raider (4 sale) 2000- 4-door Nissan Frontier 2003- Ford Focus (wife)

08-15-2005, 10:32 AM	#6
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	A good parts store will have adapters. I've done that before, years ago, but on the latest truck, I remembered how much hell I paid finding a store with the adapters that I jusy fessed up the 60 bucks. It was easier. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin



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