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Old 01-21-2008, 06:12 PM
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on a 88 coupe with 4 inchwheels in front and factory drums in the rear and stock power brake setup, do i need a adjustable proportioning valve?
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Old 01-21-2008, 06:58 PM
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no not really..I have skinnies in the front and fattys in the rear and it stops just fine...you could however add one for extra benifit if desired
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thanks thats what i was wondering because im getting the brake lines put in now
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thanks thats what i was wondering because im getting the brake lines put in now
but you do heed what is called the distribution block in there...it's the little brass thing attached to the lower front left frame rail that all the lines go into so in the event of a failure on one circuit it'll shut of hydraulic pressure to that circuit
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