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Hello again, I'm in the planning stage of a potential brake system reworking. It's for a 66 122s.
I want to replace the MC with a dual-circuit setup and have found this:
https://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/productitem_10001_10002_756327_-1_125210
Nictalope, a member here, said it has the same bolt pattern as the stock MC in my last brake thread. The diameter is 1/8 of an inch larger than the stock MC (7/8" going to 1") so I guess I'll get a slightly stiffer petal out of it.
Here's the part where I need some advice, as I am still a novice at this type of stuff.
I want to, if possible, keep the stock front disks and rear drums as well as the calipers and pistons. It's more of a financial issue, but since I am also the one doing the work I don't want to get myself in too deep. Besides, I haven't seen a single conversion set for this model car and custom is pretty much out of question.
This brings me to another thing then: Since I plan to keep the stock rear drums, I am under the impression I will need to install a residual valve after the proportioning valve, to keep in pressure.
This is the proportioning valve I may use:
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/productitem_10001_10002_744516_-1_127906
Kind of neat, I can adjust the force distribution whenever I need to.
I'd just like to know if my plan has any fatal flaws (will I need a new actuator arm?) and input from you guys' vast personal experience.
One additional thing: I've got a hydraulic issue somewhere in my system now, it's either the MC or inside a drum but I can't tell because I am waiting for a puller.
My pads and calipers as well as rotors appear solid and in perfect shape.
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