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Bowtieman427


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I am considering manual brakes for 72 Chvelle disc is front Wilwood discs in back Wilwood prop valve for rear. Currently not enough vaccum to keep good brake pressure. I have manual brakes in 68 Vette and they seem to work fine but much lighter car. Does anyone make a manual MC that works well in a Chevelle with discs all around ?  I am seroulsy considering this to make room for getting valve covers off and generlly have good brakes and have more room.

ANY ideas suggestions ?

Any sizes work better ? any pedal mods ?

I was thinking of just trying a 68 Vette manual brake MC from AZ.

thanks in advance



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Chris R


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I run a 70 Chevelle non power, disc brake master cyl in my 66SS. If I were you though, I would consider hydroboost setup like something off a Suburban and full size truck or a Astro/Safari van.



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Bowtieman427


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I have considered a Hydroboost. The only issue is I would have to run it off power steering pump. I hate my power steering pump no matter what I do it leaks and is a PITA to get to. Figure Manual would be one less failure point. I planned on Hydro boost this winter, but was looking to see if there is a manual setup that works well.

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Call Wilwood and see if they have a disc/disc master. Any GM master can be used with or without a vacuum booster. The issue you have is that drum brake masters have a 4 lb residual valve to keep the wheel cylinder cups from leaking and that much pressure will cause pad drag on a disc.



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I have a good '68 Corvette manual MC that you can try out... I'm currently not using it, so you can see if it works for you.

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Bowtieman427


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Thanks that may be a good idea. I thougth of trying a Vette manual MC.

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