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Old 04-21-2010, 10:00 AM   #189
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Re: My whole braking system - thinking out loud

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Originally Posted by skeeterbug View Post
looking forward to getting my captain fab d52 caliper brakets, my willwood calipers and disc/disc prop. valve came in sat via fed ex truck. i also went yesterday and got the rotors and a dual diapram booster to go on one of cap. fabs booster brackets. everything is painted and disassembled ready for an upgrade, i cant wait to see the difference manual brakes to four wheel power disc brakes make. lolife 99 did you get your lines yet, just wondering if anyone has figured that part of the process out yet? also what brake pads to use, hmmmm.....?
I plan on using braided lines.
Any line that accepts a 7/16-20 banjo bolt will work.
Speedway Motors sells them in rubber ($39/pair) or steel braided ($49/pair) for a reasonable price.
Make sure you get D.O.T. approved brake lines.
Any stock D52 pad will work. (Same as the front disc brake pads)
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Convert to disc brakes.
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