denvermgb Brad Carson Aurora, Colorado (104 posts) Registered: 03/10/2008 12:45AM Main British Car: 1975 MGB 350 SBC bored 0.040 over |
Brake proportioning valve
Getting ready to set up rear Musatang calipers from 94-04 Mustang on my '75 MGB SBC conversion with 7.5 Ford rear diff. Front brakes are stock. Any recommendations on a brake proportioning valve?
Thanks in advance, Brad |
rficalora Rob Ficalora Willis, TX (2764 posts) Registered: 10/24/2007 02:46PM Main British Car: '76 MGB w/CB front, Sebring rear, early metal dash Ford 302 |
Re: Brake proportioning valve
Check the Summit, Jegs, & Speedway sites for the ones they sell with their brand name on them. Generally less expensive than Wilwood or CPP but appear to be the same valves.
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deltadave dave plumley unionville TN (69 posts) Registered: 10/24/2010 08:21PM Main British Car: 1953 MG TD Chevy 350 |
Re: Brake proportioning valve
Hey Brad
I use Wilwood valves, but I would assume they are all pretty much alike. Just put is somwhere that is easy to get to so you can tune it to your vehicle. |
ex-tyke Graham Creswick Chatham, Ontario, Canada (1165 posts) Registered: 10/25/2007 11:17AM Main British Car: 1976 MGB Ford 302 |
Re: Brake proportioning valve
My conversion uses Mustang rear discs and MG std front discs and has a Ford/Mustang proportioning valve like this ebay item. Car stops straight and true and without the hassle of of dialing in a 'manual' proportioning valve.
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denvermgb Brad Carson Aurora, Colorado (104 posts) Registered: 03/10/2008 12:45AM Main British Car: 1975 MGB 350 SBC bored 0.040 over |
Re: Brake proportioning valve
Graham,
Any idea of the year/part number of the 'Stang valve? Jim, I didn't know that about the front TR8 pads. Thanks. I will be updating the front rotors/pads soon. Brad |
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ex-tyke Graham Creswick Chatham, Ontario, Canada (1165 posts) Registered: 10/25/2007 11:17AM Main British Car: 1976 MGB Ford 302 |
Re: Brake proportioning valve
Brad, I'll try to identify the part no and post tomorrow, but aluminum proportionng valve used in Mustang Fox body with disc/disc brakes will work - don't get a prop valve for disc/drum combination.
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deltadave dave plumley unionville TN (69 posts) Registered: 10/24/2010 08:21PM Main British Car: 1953 MG TD Chevy 350 |
Re: Brake proportioning valve
I hate to start anything, but proportioning valves are specific to each model car. Total weight, weight distribution, wheel base and even tire size effect the amount of brake required at each end. I don't believe an MGB is anywhere similar to a Mustang. Just my two cents, but do some reading on the subject before you decide.
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denvermgb Brad Carson Aurora, Colorado (104 posts) Registered: 03/10/2008 12:45AM Main British Car: 1975 MGB 350 SBC bored 0.040 over |
Re: Brake proportioning valve
I have had some PM's and some responses here so my research has begun. I appreciate everyone who is offering up their input!
Brad |