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Originally Posted by V8 Bob
The early style K/H calipers will work OK, but modern aluminum 4-piston designs would be a better choice, imo.
I agree with not going any smaller than a 1" master, but simply using a disc/drum master cylinder would solve the residual issue, and provide safer and correct disc fluid reservoir volume.
If you are "intent" on using the drum drum master, use an easy-out to pull the disc axle tube seat, remove the residual assembly and reinstall the seat. The drum brake residuals should not be used on disc brakes!  |
Had the cast K/H calipers on the shelf, so I used them. Wilwood already has
a nice front disc kit out with humongous aluminum calipers, (and huge rotors), that not only needs careful measuring to make sure they clear wheels, but looks fairly out of place and is wretched overkill in my opinion. The lack of something sensible, that fit my new Wheelsmith rims is what started this odyssey.
I'll try the drum/drum master as it is, since it's already on the truck. If I need to pull the one residual valve out of the port. I'll cross that bridge when I get to it.
I may be able to go with no residual or a 2# unit..... we shall see.
Thank you for your comments.