?? Brake Conversion Question ??

[66 Valiant]

I believe I have all the components required to do a SBP disc brake conversion on my 66 Valiant. I need a little help before I get going on this. As per the pic, is this the proper way to hook up the proportional valve? Do I need a metering valve? I have power brakes with the single reservoir that I am changing to the dual reservoir set up. Do I need to change the push rod? The proportional valve is old/used, would there be a problem using it?
Jeff

 

[67Dart273]

I think you are going to find that is NOT a proportioning valve. It appears to be nothing more than a "brake warning switch" designed to trigger the dash indicator if the pressure between the rear/ front of the system becomes much different. If so, it has a fairly simple shuttle piston in there that must be centered to shut off the switch.

Download the '72 shop manual posted by AbodyJoe and read starting page 5-16 (That's page 5 DASH 16, not pages 5 through 16)


http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=132309&highlight=manual

Some interesting info from year one:

http://www.yearone.com/yodnn/tech/T.../MoparBrakeLinesValves/tabid/422/Default.aspx

 

[green1]

You can't use both together. Install the new one; buy the tools, and bend new lines. And carefully read the instructions, it seems the aftermarket doesn't want silicon fluid.

 

[67Dart273]

You can't use both together. .

Both which???

 

[66 Valiant]

Thanks for the great info. Looks like I'm not quit as ready as I thought. I have some more reading to do.