drum to disc conversion ???
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drum to disc conversion ???
I don't suppose you are required to have power brakes, but I thought the main reason for installing discs was to improve stopping power, and I know from experience that the booster makes these brakes work great!!
Unless you have done this conversion, I cannot fully make people understand how well these brakes work. Take 1 70 Ford, install discs all the way around, install a proportioning valve, then a brake booster, and you will have better stopping ability than 99% of the vehicles on the road, including the new ones.
I advise getting the booster...heheh
Unless you have done this conversion, I cannot fully make people understand how well these brakes work. Take 1 70 Ford, install discs all the way around, install a proportioning valve, then a brake booster, and you will have better stopping ability than 99% of the vehicles on the road, including the new ones.
I advise getting the booster...heheh
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Further to TOM's post.
Get yourself the booster for the F-350.
With this you will be able to stop on a dime and give 9 cents change!
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Get yourself the booster for the F-350.
With this you will be able to stop on a dime and give 9 cents change!
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drum to disc conversion ???
I agree the power booster is a must. I found that the 1" diameter master cylinder works best with front single caliper discs and rear drums. If you go to a larger diameter, the pedal tends to be hard. I originally had a proportioning valve but later removed it and installed the Wilwood adjustable with only two turns for the best stopping. My truck is a 67 F100 which has smaller rear shoes than later 68-72. I installed the front disc setup from 1977 F150.
Everything bolted in. I did make a bracket and add about 2" to the steel lines at the front rubber hose connection for better clearance.
Also, I had to shorten the rod from the back of the booster to the brake pedal by cutting out a section, then threading the rod and installing a conector bolt.
Everything bolted in. I did make a bracket and add about 2" to the steel lines at the front rubber hose connection for better clearance.
Also, I had to shorten the rod from the back of the booster to the brake pedal by cutting out a section, then threading the rod and installing a conector bolt.
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I wouldn't recommend using the 1" master with F250 dual piston calipers.
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