Comments on: Technical Brake Information

By: victor

victor — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 16:50:49 +0000

I have a 1981 chevy stepside c10 pickup and changing over from no brake booster to booster. Issue is that I ordered a 7 inch 1″ bore chrome booster, now what chrome master cylinder do you have that i can add without changing my brake lines or maybe you have chrome brake line adapters

By: admin

admin — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 22:40:40 +0000

Well we assume the front lines are 1/4″ in diameter making the fitting 7/16″-20 thread. Yes this adapter is available at most good “NON commercial ” auto parts stores. We can help if you do not find one locally.

By: Bobby

Bobby — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 23:45:13 +0000

I’ve started installing a booster/dual mc to my 55 Belair .On the prop. valve the front 2 fittings are 3/16 the lines in my 55 call for a 5/16 fitting .Do you know if there is an adapter for this or will I have to do something else. ( 55 is disc/drum )

By: Larry Caudill

Larry Caudill — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:47:30 +0000

I have a 1968 Camaro prostreet now weighing in at 2300#. I have installed Wilwood dIscs all around including duel master cylinder (mounted on the floor), adjustable proporting valve and disc equalizers to prevent back flow. When the brakes are first applied, the pedle goes to the floor, let off it is at least an 80%
pedel. I tried to bleed the brakes from the right rear first but now i have no pedel.
No leaks, all connections are tight and do not leak or allow air into the system. The master cyclinder is purged of all air. The discs have (4). 2 top and 2 bottom bleeders. What is the proper method to bleed the system?
Appreciate your input. Thank you

By: Nannette Bloch

Nannette Bloch — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 22:20:13 +0000

Great Post! I love reading it.

By: admin

admin — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:10:14 +0000

We highly recommend that you run the appropriate dual disc master cylinder or our power brake unit. Please call us at 800-638-1703 to discuss your options.

By: admin

admin — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:08:26 +0000

It might be best if you give us a call at 800-638-1703 as there are many things to discuss regarding your system.

By: Bill Jacobson

Bill Jacobson — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:45:30 +0000

I have a 55 210 sedan with disc conversion on the frt. & org.type drum brakes or the rear. Use a 7 1/2 booster (called booster and a half) w/a vacuum pump. Have tried two different proportioning valves so far with no succuss to get the front brakes to lockup. Both of the valves are suppose to be “for disc brake conv.” Will a adjustable valve work/be of any benefit or do you another suggestions.

By: Josh

Josh — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 06:48:38 +0000

I have a 1959 GMC Fleetside that has the stock brake system on it. I bought the front disc brake conversion kit. My question is with it being all stock, do I need to change anything else out? I bought a proportioning valve but I don’t know where to install it? My brake component is underneath the truck. Can I only just install the disc kit?

Thanks, Josh

By: admin

admin — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:41:27 +0000

Our drop spindle disc kits use 12″ rotors which require a 15″ disc brake type wheel. Later model truck rallys work great if that is the look you are wanting.