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02-21-2011, 11:12 PM | #1 |
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Sunland, CA
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Help! C20 Disc brake conversion problems.
So here is the low down, I did a front disc brake conversion on my 1969 C20 and the disc brakes are as bad as the drums were.
I found a 1977 c20 and pulled the spindles, discs, steering linkage New calipers and brake pads Used rotors. Used p valve New Master for 77 New brake lines for front brakes. Correct hoses. New ball joints upper and lower. Kept original A-arms Got the swap done. the truck stopped somewhat better, but when I put a ton of brick in it, the stopping power is horrible. When the pedal is pushed hard enough, only the front right tire locks up... barely with the truck empty. I kept the stock 69 pedal and Brake booster and shaved down the plunger to fit the 77 master cylinder. Bled the brakes completely. I'm thinking the brake booster/pedal setup is to blame and not pushing far enough and therefore not building up sufficient power. If I'm correct, what is my BEST option to handle this. Would I see better results with a 71-22 pedal booster set up. Or is there and ever better option. Ill replace the p-valve new but I don't think this is it. its just something I shoulda done in the first place I REALLY need help because all this work is for nothing at this point. And the truck is a work truck. Thanks |
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