Posted by T.L. (IP: 206.133.172.196) on August 15, 1999 at 03:51:28:
In Reply to: Re: TL, are you sure posted by Sam Mangano on August 14, 1999 at 23:49:13:
The 1974 Maverick disc brake option uses the SAME prop-valve as the drum/drum setup, which is the same as the '71-'73 prop valve...The '75-'77 Mavericks/Comets used the Power-brake prop-valve for BOTH power and non-power setup because it is cheaper and works for both...Pre'75 Mavericks use a "junction block" which is really not a prop-valve...'The '74 Maverick with manual disc option used the SAME junction-block....'75-'77 had an actual proportioning valve. I KNOW of which I speak so don't anybody argue with me....
: It is NOT the same.
: : TL, are you saying that the p-valve for the manual 4 wheel drum and the manual front disc/rear drum setup is the same? If so, I would assume that the master cylinder is the same also.
: : : ...to change the proportioning-valve with the front disc/rear drum setup UNLESS you go with power assist. If you experience a problem with rear-wheel lock-up, install an adjustable prop.valve...
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: : : : : Is there complete interchangability with disc brake systems within the 70-77 mavs/comets? In other words, will a newer (75-77) disc brake set-up work on 74 or earlier? I realize that if swithching to power you must use the brake pedal as well.
: : : : :Yes, it has been made to look allot harder then it is by magazines and parts suppliers. It is a straight forward change out. Most people forget the proportioning valve and that is where they end up having problems.