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Disc Brake Conversion HELP 444-544

Hey to ya`s, I have a disc brake conversion with single circut 120 setup. What kind of master cylinder is a good choice to use with hanging pedals and is there any need to use a power booster, "hopefully not". Engine is a B230FT standing straight up via a modified bell housing . The rear end is a modified Ford Ranger, Transmission is an AW71. There is plenty of room on the drivers side for the master cylinder and just enough to use a late 240 booster. I have a 140 booster also but finding a replacment might be more dificult down the road. I was thinking of using a 70 ish Chrysler master cylinder by itself. Piston size in master cylinder needs to be matched most especially to the front calipers but not sure wich size. I know turbobricks is a good sorce for the modifications but there are some folks here who are driving the modified brake system pv`s. Thanks for any and all help. Larry








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    Disc Brake Conversion HELP 444-544

    I'm still just using the PV master cylinder. Works just as well with the discs as it did with the drums. Brake balance went slightly more to the back, but the fronts still lock up first in a hard stop.

    Of course, I still mean to convert to dual circuit at some point. Round tuit's and all.
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    '63 PV544 rat rod, '93 Classic #1141 245 (now w/16V turbo)








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    Disc Brake Conversion HELP 444-544

    If you might use the 240 power brake unit, why not just use the 240 MC too?

    The early 120 (up to '68) uses a single circuit setup, but you can do the "dual" setup by using one circuit for the front and the other for the rear brakes.

    Paul

    BTW-can you post some pictures of car?







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