so I am in the process of getting the brakes fixed on my newport and in the process learned about the risks of running a single piston master cylinder.
So I decided to make a new thread to get input/advice on the recommended and easiest way to upgrade my system to a dual piston system while keeping my manual drum brakes on all 4 wheels.
As far as I have learned from several members, to upgrade I need:
a 1967+ Master Cylinder with the same bore size
http://www.cardone.com/Products/Product-Detail?productId=131323M&p=rock
question about this is will my current push rod mount to the back of this fine? anyone done this?
this is the 1964 single MC that my car would need, see mounting for comparison...
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=309029&cc=1327328
separate the brake lines using this
http://inlinetube.com/Prop Valves/BLK241.htm
this will allow me to run the front brakes separate from the rear.
question on this is, I dont need a proportioning valve since I am keeping manual brakes, correct? I assume this is used for power brakes, if not what does the proportioning valve do?
found this sketch from another user, credit to 300rag
http://s22.photobucket.com/user/300Rag/media/assorted/9f59f9f7-1.jpg.html
if I follow his method, will the brakes work correctly as his method doesnt use, the valve posted in the link above.
I havent ordered any parts yet as I want to double check with the experienced users here. let me know if Im pretty on point here or if I am missing anything.
thanks!
So I decided to make a new thread to get input/advice on the recommended and easiest way to upgrade my system to a dual piston system while keeping my manual drum brakes on all 4 wheels.
As far as I have learned from several members, to upgrade I need:
a 1967+ Master Cylinder with the same bore size
http://www.cardone.com/Products/Product-Detail?productId=131323M&p=rock
question about this is will my current push rod mount to the back of this fine? anyone done this?
this is the 1964 single MC that my car would need, see mounting for comparison...
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=309029&cc=1327328
separate the brake lines using this
http://inlinetube.com/Prop Valves/BLK241.htm
this will allow me to run the front brakes separate from the rear.
question on this is, I dont need a proportioning valve since I am keeping manual brakes, correct? I assume this is used for power brakes, if not what does the proportioning valve do?
found this sketch from another user, credit to 300rag
http://s22.photobucket.com/user/300Rag/media/assorted/9f59f9f7-1.jpg.html
if I follow his method, will the brakes work correctly as his method doesnt use, the valve posted in the link above.
I havent ordered any parts yet as I want to double check with the experienced users here. let me know if Im pretty on point here or if I am missing anything.
thanks!