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I'm building a pro-street '69, and put in a Ford 9" rear with the Ford OEM disk brakes. I have the stock '69 Chevelle Master Cylinder for a manual disk brake car, it's the big one. The front brakes are GM stock brakes for a '69 Chevelle. Everything is brand new (MC, calipers, hoses, shoes, lines, etc). The front of the MC resevoir is being used for the front brakes. I am not using a proporting valve, as suggested by a Wilwood tech. Although I'll be happy to put one in if it's necessary. I'm using the DOT5 brake fluid. Here's the problem. The rear brakes apparently aren't getting enough fluid. The front brakes bled normally, and the pedal would go clear to the floor, and I would get the expected amount of brake fluid with each pedal push. However, with the front caliper bleeders closed, the pedal would only push half-way down. So, while bleeding the rear brakes, it took nearly 20-30 half pumps to get as much fluid to the rear calipes as 4-5 pumps on the fronts. With the rear of the car on jack stands, the rear brakes will stop the tires with no problem, so I know the brakes are partially working. I'm quite sure I have all of the air out of the lines. I bled quite a lot, waited a week, then bled again. Any suggestions? I'm tempted to swap the lines at the MC and see what happens. Also, the parking brakes are not working on the Ford brakes. The lever is being turned all the way, but nothing is happening. Any suggestions? BTW: This is my first experience with the 9" rears, so maybe I've missed something. Thanks! -- Check out my webpage at http://www.ProStreetCar.com and my For Sale page at http://www.ProStreetCar.com/classifieds.html Team Chevelle membership #178 (Gold) Time Flies: "It's funny how you can watch a clock and time seems to stand still. But turn away, and you have to measure time with a calendar rather than a clock." mjp ----------------------------------------------------- To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
