Hey, Guys,
I thought I could solve any mechanical problem . . . until now. My '59 Apache has 4-wheel power-disc brakes with a new '79 Corvette master cylinder/booster (in the stock under-the-floor location), plus later-model power steering. My rig has this strange new problem: It stops on a dime when going straight, BUT when I turn the steering wheel most of the way in either direction the brake pedal goes almost to the floor. At first I thought it might somehow be due to the power steering demands, but that makes no sense.
I examined the brake line hook-up and noticed that the front brake lines are connected to the second MC brake chamber from the booster, with the rear brakes connected to the first chamber. NOTE: The MC chambers are the same size and 2-psi proportioning valves are in each circuit.
Is it possible that this hook-up sequence actually makes a difference? I never thought so, but something has to be the cause.
Thanks!
