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Re: [oletrucks] Brake connections

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Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Brake connections
From: "Kevin D. Pennell" <pennellkd@f-a-s-t.net>
Date: Mon, 10 May 1999 08:05:05 -0400
For clarification, What's the procedure for "Bench Bleeding"?

Kevin
59' Apache 38/NAPCO

-----Original Message-----
From: jack halton <safesix@worldnet.att.net>
To: David Ault <dlault@juno.com>; oletrucks@autox.team.net
<oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Date: Monday, May 10, 1999 5:51 AM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Brake connections


>The front lines should connect to the larger line. This usually connects to
>a larger chamber in the front.
>
>The residual line should go upstream of the proportioning valve; i.e,
>closest to the M/C.
>
>This is how I did mine and it works great, just don't forget to bench bleed
>the M/C
>
>Jack / Winter Park FL
>----- Original Message -----
>From: David Ault <dlault@juno.com>
>To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
>Sent: Sunday, May 09, 1999 8:57 PM
>Subject: [oletrucks] Brake connections
>
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> I am getting ready to hook up the brake lines on my truck. I have disk
>> front & drum rear with power dual master cylinder. I have an adjustable
>> proportioning valve and residual valve for both front and rear. The
>> master cylinder will be mounted under the floor.
>>
>> I am not sure how to hook up the master cylinder. There are two outlets,
>> one that normally has a 1/4" tube and is closest to the power booster,
>> and one that normally has a 3/16" line, furthest from the power booster.
>> This is a late 70's Chevy master cylinder for disk/drum combination.
>> Which one of these outlets is for the front disks and which one for the
>> rear drums?
>>
>> Also, should the residual valve for the rear go between the proportioning
>> valve and the wheel cylinders, or between the proportioning valve and the
>> master cylinders?
>>
>> Any help is greatly appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Dave
>> 1950 3100
>>
>>
>> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>>
>
>oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>



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