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| | | | Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,644 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,644 | Installed front disc brake set on my 52 hotrod build what master cly is a good choice also have ford 9 inch with 2.5 X 11 inch drums in the rear.Do I need residual valves? I would like not to have power just have manual brakes.
Thanks,Pete
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| | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | Pete, I know some guys who do NOT run them and some that do. I've never heard either of them complain.
I think PirateJack.net recommends a 10 lb residual for the rear and a 2lb for the front running the set up you have.
I am running all drum on my panel but I still put a 10lb residual on the line to the rear. Its suppose to help overcome the springs tension as it keeps some pressure there. I have not had any problems in 2 years and I can stop the panel on a dime and give you 9 cent change!
(Is the steering box going to work for you?) | | | | | Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,644 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,644 | Box is mounted,Thanks.Been trying to figure out what master to use.
Pete | | | | | Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 321 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 321 | Hey Pete I am dumb as dirt when it comes to this stuff but I went to a pre-engineered package I got from Classic car and Performance (CPP) out of the left coast... http://www.classicperform.com/Store/1947_59_Trucks/4954CBK-6HK.htmHere is the link to the kit I bought...quality seems ok...roller bears are Chinese tho..I have not run my truck yet but it was basically a bolt in deal...I am good wrench turner but not a good thinker of new thoughts...saves way more time and problems if you buy these kits...guys on the phones seem pretty decent too.. My smelly old 2 cents... MikeC
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