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ekbeanctr Gearhead Posts: 431 From: Middlebury, IN USA Registered: Dec 2000	posted 03-18-2003 04:48 PM I bought the Front Disc Brake setup from Stainless Steel Brakes which included the dual master cylinder and a proportioning valve with pressure gauge. My question is where does the gauge go. 1. Master Cylinder --- Gauge --- Proportioning valve ---- rear discs OR 2. Master Cylinder --- Proportioning Valve ----- Gauge --- rear discs. I called Stainless Tech and some woman told me it didn't matter????? And then a guy at the parts store said I might need some kind of pressure tank in the rear line in order to get the rear discs to work?? They are Lincoln Versaille rear discs. ------------------ Have a Wonderful Day CandyApple 65 Fastback 351W, 4 Speed Versaille 9" Rear End Global West Front End [email protected] IP: Logged
lyle29464 Gearhead Posts: 842 From: Mt. Pleasant S.C. Registered: Mar 2000	posted 03-18-2003 09:37 PM I dont know the answer. I am doing the same thing now. It looks like I am about a week behind you. Lets keep in touch maybe we can help each other. Lyle 69 cov. IP: Logged
kcode Gearhead Posts: 2683 From: alvaton,ky,usa Suburb of Bowling Green, M&M #79, MCA #29208 Registered: Jun 99	posted 03-18-2003 11:10 PM Ernie, How many ports are on your proportioning valve? If it has three mount it on the prop valve, or after the valve. What you will be measuring is the amount of change when you turn the knob in or out. You will have to set it after you drive it and try a panic stop. Mike IP: Logged
Mpcoluv Gearhead Posts: 1004 From: Charlotte NC usa Registered: Apr 2001	posted 03-19-2003 07:29 AM The gage is only for testing purposes as far as I know. It doesn't do you any good unless you have one on the front for comparison. Put the gage after the proportioning valve is you feel you need the gage. I assume you have a 4 wheel drum car....keep the factory distribution block. Install the proportioning valve in the steel line to the rear brakes. The real problem with my setup was finding the correct master cylinder. I finally bought a booster and master from Master Power brakes after using a Wilwood manual for a year. MUCH better now. MP sells a MK VII/Versailles master (SVO mustang is same with aluminum body) with a 1 1/8" bore and pressure outlet on the passenger side. I used trick banjo fittings to allow valvecover removal on my 351C http://www.performanceplumbing.com/Master_Cylinder.html IP: Logged
Mpcoluv Gearhead Posts: 1004 From: Charlotte NC usa Registered: Apr 2001	posted 03-19-2003 07:31 AM quote: Originally posted by Mpcoluv: The gage is only for testing purposes as far as I know. It doesn't do you any good unless you have one on the front for comparison. Put the gage after the proportioning valve is you feel you need the gage. I assume you have a 4 wheel drum car....keep the factory distribution block. Install the proportioning valve in the steel line to the rear brakes. The real problem with my setup was finding the correct master cylinder. I finally bought a booster and master from Master Power brakes after using a Wilwood manual for a year. MUCH better now. MP sells a MK VII/Versailles master (SVO mustang is same with aluminum body) with a 1 1/8" bore and pressure outlet on the passenger side. NPD sells this master also if you laready have a booster. I used trick banjo fittings to allow valvecover removal on my 351C http://www.performanceplumbing.com/Master_Cylinder.html IP: Logged

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