Posted by Charlie (IP: 152.168.86.153) on March 20, 2000 at 00:32:29:
In Reply to: Charlie... posted by T.L. on March 19, 2000 at 03:16:29:
: I don't think Mavericks used a residual pressure valve. The purpose for most residual pressure valves is on cars (such as old street rods) where the master cylinder is mounted lower than the wheel cylinders, which would cause the fluid to drain back into the master & cause problems...I knew a guy (he owned the yellow '72 Grabber in Stefan's picture gallery) who converted to front discs but retained the drum master and he experienced NO problems with calipers hanging up or excessive rotor wear...If I were you, I wouldn't worry about it...
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: : Since I have 4-wheel discs the proportioning would be wrong is I used a front disc cyl. The Versailles used hydroboost (power brakes using power steering pump), so I can't go that route. -CP
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: : : : I just bought a new Master cyl for my Maverick, a new (not reman) Raybestos unit, anyway I haven't installed it yet but it came with two rods of different lengths, maybe a solution to the pedal height problem? It is a 4-wheel drum Master cyl (using it for 4-wheel discs) -CP