'66 Brake Question
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Melting Slicks
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'66 Brake Question
Planning to do some brake work on my new to me '66 coupe. First thing I noticed was the brakelines in the engine compartment that do not look right to me. I uploaded a few pictures.... Would appreciate if others would chime in the proper way these lines should be routed. Also, the previous owner replaced the MC with a single and am not sure if that's how it was built but would like to convert to a duel. Is that a direct bolt on replacement to the firewall?
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
Last edited by Tigershark3; Sep 16, 2013 at 10:04 PM.
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No that's not right. That block with the three lines should be mounted in the frame If you want a duel MC get all the lines and other stuff for a 67
Melting Slicks
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Is it possible that the car originally had a dual MC??? The lines look long enough. They do curve approximately the same but it apprears someone bent them to fit the distribution block to run the single setup.
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Melting Slicks
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I appreciate all the input and additional pictures... Will a duel MC bolt up in place of the single w/o modification at the firewall.
Thanks - one of several upcoming projects on this car. Guess I've got my winter planned out though.
Thanks - one of several upcoming projects on this car. Guess I've got my winter planned out though.
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Sure will. I had one on my '65 roadster; it was a rebuilt unit for a '67. Worked perfectly. No proportioning valve needed. Like Nowhere Man said, just get the lines and junction blocks for a '67 and you'll be good to go.
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If you are going through the trouble of putting in a dual M/C, you might want to add a booster. You can use the 67 M/C and booster. I added the system to my 66. Jerry