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Jan 6, 2021 | 09:11 PM

Gerry204

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Brake upgrade ideas

I have a 51 F1 I am restoring and I am Looking into upgrading my brake system. I am purchasing a 9” rear end and doing a disc brake conversion on that. So it will have all around disc brakes. What master cylinder should I go with and what else would I need for my conversion? Also doing all new brake lines.

Jan 7, 2021 | 07:53 AM

moejr

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Jerry, CPP has disk brake conversion kits with all the parts needed for the swap, Summit Racing & Speedway Motors also have kits. You can also do a "search this thread" on the subject......
lots of good info on upgrading the brakes on our trucks.

Jan 7, 2021 | 08:10 AM

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Just my 2 cents worth but save yourself a lot of grief and purchase a complete 9” kit not a universal one. I tried piece mealing mine together with two different bracket kits and ended up with more in it than I would have buying a specific 9” kit in the first place.

Jan 7, 2021 | 09:07 AM

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Won’t be able to use the kits as my truck front end and rear end are not stock. Just looking into master cylinders and proportioning valves.
also I was looking into 9” specific kits

Jan 7, 2021 | 09:24 AM

moejr

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The kits are specifically designed for brake upgrades just like you're doing...... are you planning a firewall mounted setup or stock location?

Jan 7, 2021 | 09:55 AM

Gerry204

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I’m assuming stock location would be less work? What are the benefits of firewall mounted other than accessibly?

Jan 7, 2021 | 10:02 AM

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When looking at rear brake kits beware that there are at least 4 different 9'' housing ends, so you need to know which one you have. Personally I would run the drums in the rear.

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Jan 7, 2021 | 12:03 PM

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Quick performance has both drum and disc kits. They have been good to work with and are very knowledgeable.

Jan 7, 2021 | 12:17 PM

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I'd suggest steel braided hoses. They give the brake pedal a firmer feel. And once you do it on one truck it'll be noticeable on the others.

Jan 7, 2021 | 03:14 PM

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I found this master cylinder and proportioning valve. Would this be a good factory mount style for my setup?
https://www.jamcosuspension.com/prod...ount-pbb4852ft