Post #4's question is a recurring question/problem on this site & others.
[1] If you using the same coil that was used with the Bal Res, then the BR must be kept.
[2] If you are using a new/different coil that does not require a BR, then the BR is not needed & the wires can be joined together.
[3] The new dist requires full 12v. If a BR coil is used, the wiring is a bit tricky.