bbjhill
Jun 7th, 06, 3:42 PM
Did any 1970 Chevelles come a with Manual Disc/Drum Setup as an option?
My setup is currently a Manual Drum/Drum setup. I need to replace my manual master cylinder. I want to convert to manual disc/drum in the near future so I bought a master cylinder for a 70 chevelle with disc/drum setup? I have not tried to install it yet, but am wondering if this is meant for a manual or power setup.
Here is a link to what I purchased:
http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductDetail.aspx?mfrcode=A1C&mfrpartnumber=101339&parttype=230&ptset=A
If this is wrong, what master cylinder can I get that will allow me to have a manual drum/drum setup, the convert to manual disc/drum and still use the same master?
Thanks!
BUDS1970
Jun 7th, 06, 4:39 PM
Thats the right one.I just converted to manual disc/drum from original all drum and that is the master cylinder I bought for it.Don't forget to get a proportioning valve for it though,because the discs need more pressure.
Brettd85
Jun 7th, 06, 4:42 PM
Which proportioning valve should I get? I plan on buying whatever bbjhill buys as I will be doing the same conversion.
BBJHILL, which disk kit are you getting for the front? I am looking at pirate jacks.
bbjhill
Jun 7th, 06, 4:44 PM
Thanks for the reply.
Did you run into anything tricky with the pushrod, or did you use the same one from your manual drum setup?
Just to be clear and for re-assurance, did you use the same Cardone one from Advance Auto Parts?
Thanks!!!
bbjhill
Jun 7th, 06, 4:47 PM
I was going to piece together my own front disc setup.
http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=115940 (http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=115940&highlight=disc+master+cylinder+drum)
Brettd85
Jun 7th, 06, 4:56 PM
http://www.piratejack.net/disc-brake-kit/disc-brake-A-F-X.html
Check that out. Its pretty cheap. If you just get the full wheel kit, I think all you would need are the longer brake lines... Do you see anything wrong with those disks?
In the setup you are planning on using, what are the premium disks? Are they vented whereas the others are not? I wonder what pirate jack stocks. I want to make sure my car stops very well, and would like to be aggresive with the brakes without having to worry.
bbjhill
Jun 9th, 06, 10:57 AM
I was planning on using OE replacement parts from my local auto parts store.
http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductDetail.aspx?mfrcode=BEN&mfrpartnumber=141039&parttype=221&ptset=A
http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductDetail.aspx?mfrcode=A1C&mfrpartnumber=184039&parttype=5003&ptset=A
http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductDetail.aspx?mfrcode=A1C&mfrpartnumber=184040&parttype=5003&ptset=A
http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductDetail.aspx?mfrcode=WE1&mfrpartnumber=D52&parttype=219&ptset=A
http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductDetail.aspx?mfrcode=BEN&mfrpartnumber=88466&parttype=228&ptset=A
I'll have to get the Caliper Brackets and Backing Plates aftermarket.