4 Wheel Disc Conversion

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  1. Mavaholic

    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

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    Frank, I would think you could buy just the master cylinder. But with very little effort, why not add power assist? I got it from ABS Power Brake in CA. THe number is 714-771-6549.

    A Granada unit will not work. It is too long so it won't fit behind the shock tower.
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    FoMoDave Maverick Owner

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    Here's the wilwood one thats the same as the Chrysler unit

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  5. Eddie Maverick

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    Oh thats the one, thanks Derek. I wondered what it looked like. I paid 30.00 for mine, I'm willing to bet they'd ask a lot more.
     
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    brakes

    where can I get one and from who? what car is this from? Thanks
     
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    I'm going to be doing a conversion to disk in front. what is a bolt on kit and from what year of car?
     
  8. Eddie Maverick

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    I dont think thats from a car directly. I'm sure he ordered it from a parts supplier.
    ABS Power Brake, look a few pages back for the number
     
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    Eddie,

    What is that M/C from? Is it disc/disc or disc/drum?

    Thanks!

    Russ
     
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    Mavaholic, what car is that master cylinder from? also I assume it's from a disk/disk car correct? I wander if there is one that is for manual brakes... I have disk in front and drums in the back with a manual mc which feels fine to me.

    Here's a more general question... if you don't get the proper mc how bad would the disk brakes drag because of the residual pressure? I had to replace my mc afew years ago but I don't remember if I replaced it before or after I did the conversion and I don't remember which one I got.... thanks.
     
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    I got it from a 1985-1993 Dodge D100/D150 1/2 ton truck.
    It's Disc/Drum, large bore. Mine is all done and the brakes feel real strong. I will have to adjust the prop valve when I get the car running, hopefully thats by next weekend. (Hopefully)(y)
     
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    Thanks! Mine is also disc/drum, looks great!

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