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Offline rebel1001

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missing brake parts got me going in circles..LOL
« on: October 25, 2008 - 11:24:18 AM »
 
i have a 70 barracuda high proformance 383 car according to the vin., power disc front drum rear, i've replaced, booster,master cylinder,calipers, wheel cylinders,pads, shoes, brake lines and roters &drums turned.. i have only the metering block and just found out that there may be some other thing that is missing i don't know.. it would be a big help if someone could tell me what the proper proportioning valve set up is for this car and the right plumbing proceder is any pics would be helpful.. i just picked this car up and am trying to bring it back to life but no one seems to be able to help me with this problem..
                              Thank You for your help
                                        rebel1001




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Re: missing brake parts got me going in circles..LOL
« Reply #1 on: October 25, 2008 - 11:36:10 AM »
what does your proportioning valve look like that you have now?

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Re: missing brake parts got me going in circles..LOL
« Reply #2 on: October 25, 2008 - 01:07:04 PM »
its a metering block.

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Re: missing brake parts got me going in circles..LOL
« Reply #3 on: October 25, 2008 - 04:42:57 PM »
if im not mistaken, you should have a proportioning valve.

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Re: missing brake parts got me going in circles..LOL
« Reply #4 on: October 25, 2008 - 08:28:44 PM »
the proportioning valve should be under the firewall along the frame rail in the rear brake line on a factory disc brake car

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Re: missing brake parts got me going in circles..LOL
« Reply #5 on: October 25, 2008 - 08:59:13 PM »
There were two different styles used in 1970. This should help determine which set your car came with;