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NON POWER BREAKS
by reddog516
Posted: 05/17/2001 15:20 EST

have 46 ford sedan,302,auto,must ll 9"disk front, 8"maveric rearend drum, what master cylinder do i use to get the best stopping power.
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RE: NON POWER BREAKS
by Grumpy
Posted: 05/17/2001 17:42 EST

You didn't mention where you were going to mount it and that would make a difference to me.I would use a dual master cylinder with a 1" bore.I don't think it makes much difference what it come off of.I just go to the parts place and look on the shelf until I find the one I want.Make sure the lines are on the side you want to use...Ray
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RE: NON POWER BREAKS
by Bruce
Posted: 05/17/2001 22:46 EST

If you get a m/c for a drum/drum (original) application, it will probably have a residual pressure valve in each port. You will have to remove the r.p. valve from the port going to your front disc brakes. - - - If you get a m/c for a disc/drum (original) application, it will probably only have a residual pressure valve for the drum circuit. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - If you get a m/c for a disc/disc (original) application, there may not be any r.p.v.'s inside. - - - - - - - The drum brakes NEED a residual pressure valve, to prevent air from being drawn in through the wheel cylinders. Drum brake r.p.v.'s are usually rated at 10psi. - - - - IF your master cylinder is mounted below (or close to) the height of the front calipers, a 2psi r.p.v. should be installed in the front circuit. - - - - - If you try to cheat, and use a drum brake r.p.v. in the disc circuit, the calipers will not release properly, and the front brakes will drag.

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RE: NON POWER BREAKS
by rick
Posted: 05/17/2001 23:07 EST

very interesting. you have a bunch of valuable info on master cylinders that could save someone a lot of trouble and a terrible headache!
rick :-)
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RE: NON POWER BREAKS
by reddog516
Posted: 05/18/2001 13:38 EST

GREAT INFO. SHOULD SAVE ME A LOT OF TRIAL & EROR
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