Posted by T.L. (IP: 4.16.18.41) on December 27, 1999 at 02:12:53:
In Reply to: Leaf question...close to the end of the month. posted by Mavman on December 26, 1999 at 20:41:41:
The 4-leaf set-up will 1: Eliminate rear-end "sag", 2: Reduce body-roll or "sway" which will improve handling (may increase oversteer slightly), and 3: Improve traction when "launching" the car from a dead stop such as drag racing. As far as the brakes; you will need the short lines that go from the master cyl. to the junction block, BUT they will not fit the stock junction block, SO, Using a double-flare tool, put the fittings that screw into the master cylinder onto your stock brake lines. It is quite easy and looks really clean because you're not tampering with the main brake lines or changing proportioning valves. Hope this helps...
: What kind of advantage will I get outta "NEW" 4 leaf springs?
: When I step on the brakes, the car sways back and forth. Something that seems like "Rear Steer"??? I have done a complete brake job, except for the Master Cylinder, which I picked up Friday(Disc Brake Master). This brings another question...the car has stock front drums. The 73 came with a 6 cyl, but now has my 289. I looked at the fittings on the original master cylinder, and they are opposite those on the disc master cylinder. Do I need to get the lines from the prop valve to the master cylinder off of a front disc car? I do plan on changing over to front disc, but not yet. Any help, or suggestions would be appreciated!!!