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Brake advice needed

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by OrangeCJ5, Nov 11, 2005.

  1. Nov 11, 2005
    OrangeCJ5

    OrangeCJ5 Sponsor

    Taylorsville, UT
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    Guys,

    Here is the problem. A couple of years ago I install the AA swinging pedal conversion on my 71 JC5, Just this week I picked up my disc brake dana 44 front that I had built. I called AA to see which proportioning valve to use and I was told that their kit doesn't work with disc brakes. Now I have to redo my pedals and MC. Should I go later model CJ stuff or something from the summit catalog like Tilton? I am mad I have to redo the brakes but the good news is someone here should get a killer deal on a gently used AA swinging pedal conversion kit.

    Thanks,

    Mike
     
  2. Nov 11, 2005
    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    Doh!

    Go with later model CJ IMO.
     
  3. Nov 11, 2005
    jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

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    shame on AA
    maybe install an adjustable prop valve in line
    all a m/cyl does is push fluid and hold pressure
    what do you have to lose ?
     
  4. Nov 11, 2005
    OrangeCJ5

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    That's what I was going to do until I talked to AA. I guess it can't hurt to try. Any idea what to set the pressure at?
     
  5. Nov 11, 2005
    junkfood

    junkfood Member

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    Usually a disk m/c has a higher volumn than a drum. Also a drum m/c normally have a built in residual pressure valve. Can't you just swap out the m/c for a disk/drum unit?
    Keith
     
  6. Nov 12, 2005
    OrangeCJ5

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    I guess I could if I knew what would fit the AA swinging pedal kit. I don't know what MC would work though...
     
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