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Old Mar 18, 2015 | 10:02 AM
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Drum To Disc Brake Conversion

Hello i have drum brakes on my 72 cutlass with a power brake booster do i still need to change the proportioning valve and booster
Old Mar 18, 2015 | 10:18 AM
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Yes you will need a disc/drum proportioning valve if you are doing front disc/rear drum. You should also get a bigger master cylinder for disc brakes.
Old Mar 18, 2015 | 10:39 AM
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Ok I have drums on the front. What will happen if I dont change the proportioning valve. Is it really worth changing them over to disc. Just asking.
Old Mar 18, 2015 | 11:22 AM
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Here is a link that explains everything.

To me it was worth it. I like to have the stopping power of disc brakes. Some may argue that there was not much difference, I think disc brakes are big improvement over drums. JMO.
Old Mar 18, 2015 | 07:50 PM
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Ok I have drums on the front. What will happen if I dont change the proportioning valve. Is it really worth changing them over to disc. Just asking.
The rears grab a little,you may not notice it unless on gravel.I put front discs from a monte on a 68 chevelle wagon nothing else.Stopping power is so much better.
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