Not too happy with what I did for the braking system on my rebuild. I did the search thing and read hours of info. Now just a question I couldn't find an answer to.... so here's what I have: I used a single cylinder master from a 62 C10 pickup (see pix) with 40 ford NON-energized drum brakes on all corners (all new stuff). The pedal goes down 3/4 of the way and the brakes do work, but scares me that it goes down so far. I added a proportioning valve in the rear that helped a bit... or not... so the next step is, I want to add a residual brake valve just because it can't hurt. SO THE QUESTION: Can I just add one 10lb valve between the master and the tee that goes front to rear? Or do I need two and add one for the front pair and one for the rear pair? Thanks! Jeff
First you should have a residial check in the M/C stock. But in the stock app it is in the outboard cylinder bore. To use with Ansen style pedals you need to put it in the inboard bore,other than the check valve the M/c guts are all the same. Second you do NOT need a prop valve inthat system as 1 it is a drum/drum setup and 2 was Ford designed to work together and the M/C bore is the same as Ford used. Next the 39-41 style brakes with adjustable anchor pins need to be adjusted per the book ! That info is on here do a search. Get the brakes adjusted up to the point of light drag and see what you now have. Also make sure you do not have too much free travel in the pedal pushrod,1/8 is nore than plenty.
You only need one residual in your single system, but your master could already have one internally. And you do not need a proportioning valve with a drum/drum system such as yours. What is your pedal ratio and master bore size? Make sure the pedal is fully returning with .040"-'060" push rod free play, and that your Lockheed brakes are adjusted properly. Bob
Jeff, I had a similar question on my Speedway dual master cylinder setup on our roadster. We are using drum brakes (Bendix style - self energizers). I ended up putting a 10 lb. residual valve on the line going to the back brakes and a 10 lb. on the line going to the front brakes. Kept them fairly close to the master - about a foot or two. The car is not drivable yet but the brakes seem to work as we push it around the lot...
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