Rear Disc Brake Qurstion:

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  1. Crazy Larry

    Crazy Larry Member

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    I've been curious lately about the rear disc brake swap for Mavericks.

    What master cylinder do you guys use for that?

    I currently have the Disc/Drum setup.
     
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  2. MNTony

    MNTony aka Godzirra

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    I've got the Wilwood. Tried the stock disc/drum one, but I think mine was bad. It kept bleeding down. Went to the Wilwood and haven't had an issue since.
     
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    what is your...tire/wheel...combo?
     
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    MNTony, is yours manual? What's the part number for the mc you used and how much $ did it run you? How's the pedal pressure?
     
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    I'm running a stock disc/drum master with '96 Grand Marquis rear disc brakes running through the factory proportioning valve.
     
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    Earl Branham Certified Old Fart

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    I use a '91 Ranger m/c, no problems, and a Wilwood combo prop valve. M/C is 15/16" bore.
     
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  7. MNTony

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    Mine is manual brakes. I used the Wilwood 260-8555 (standard natural color with black top) 1" diameter with 1.10" stroke. I've also got their adjustable brake proportioning valve 260-11179. This works great with my slicks and skinnies, but can be adjusted for any combination via the proportioning valve. I cannot take credit for discovering this though, it was someone on here that suggested it.
     
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