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Disc brake conversion???
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04/14/13 08:46 PM
04/14/13 08:46 PM
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Joined: May 2003
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abc440
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I put front brake conversion kit mannual( new rotors, calibers, hoses,MC, spindle, pads) about 3 weeks ago. Had heating up rotors problem and front wheels being real tight to spin when getting back from 3 mile trips. Changed out MC (mannual), no heating up problems or tight wheels, but still a hard pedal and not much braking. Bled lines with hand vaccum pump 2 times, and once with helper pumping up pedal 3 or 4 pumps and holding, me releasing bleed screw with just a dribble fluid coming out of each screw,(just a couple a drops). What is wrong?And also do I need a power brake booster/MC? This is a 71 B-body with a mannual drum brakes oringally. How much trouble to put power on and where to buy booster.MC? Thanks
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Re: Disc brake conversion???
[Re: abc440]
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04/14/13 10:34 PM
04/14/13 10:34 PM
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kab69440
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Sounds like your hoses have collapsed. Are they new or recycled from another project?
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Re: Disc brake conversion???
[Re: abc440]
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04/14/13 11:25 PM
04/14/13 11:25 PM
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bboogieart
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Not sure on B-body but in a "C" you need to change the pedal assembly.
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Re: Disc brake conversion???
[Re: abc440]
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04/14/13 11:48 PM
04/14/13 11:48 PM
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RapidRobert
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After you find/fix the blockage you might be Ok with the manual brakes
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Re: Disc brake conversion???
[Re: abc440]
#1420059
04/15/13 08:46 PM
04/15/13 08:46 PM
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Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 36,041 Lincoln Nebraska
RapidRobert
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Progress I wonder what the blockage was. The symptoms sure didnt sound like air but sometimes they are tricky.
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