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FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » 1970 Mustang - brakes not performing » 9/02/2017 7:02 PM

jcmeyer5
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Sorry if I keep changing the story on you.  It's been 8 years since I have driven or worked on this car.  My memory is a bit fuzzy as I have changed it around more than twice.

Here is what I DO remember (and what I saw today). I remember that it is 1" bore, from a disc/drum application, somewhere in the late 70s or early 80s.  It has ports on the engine side, and is definitely aluminum. 

I think I am going to heed the advice given earlier and do a pressure check after I bleed them once more (eight years... might as well make sure).

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » 1970 Mustang - brakes not performing » 9/01/2017 8:42 PM

jcmeyer5
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Here is the distribution block/prop valve combo:
http://ssbrakes.com/images/F118717021.jpg

I think I will look for a brake line pressure kit.  Oh... I had originally installed a 74 Maverick MC, but later switched to an aluminum MC from an 84 SVO.

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » 1970 Mustang - brakes not performing » 9/01/2017 6:44 AM

jcmeyer5
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The master cylinder is a disc/drum master cylinder.  I took the time to research as I wanted an aluminum one.  I don't remember the exact application, but it was a manual disc/drum application.

The adjustable prop valve has replaced the stock one.  Can I post a link?  Didn't want to break any rules in my first few posts.

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » 1970 Mustang - brakes not performing » 8/31/2017 6:56 PM

jcmeyer5
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Non-power brakes.  I procured stock 1970 spindles.  I bought everything else new (I'm sure the calipers were rebuilds).  Master cylinder is 1". Prop valve is an adjustable SSBC unit.

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » 1970 Mustang - brakes not performing » 8/31/2017 9:19 AM

jcmeyer5
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So I have a 1970 Mustang.  It came with drum/drum non-power brakes.  I upgraded the front to stock disc brakes with an appropriate master cylinder and prop valve.  I expected to be able to feel a difference... no, not really.  I've bled them over and over.  Still not feeling it.  The brakes don't lock up at all. 

So, before I go and yank it all off, I wanted to know if there is anything I should be looking for that could cause this issue? 

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