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Changing from drum to disc brakes - factory correct set-up, 1968 Charger R/T

Started by Magnumcharger, September 07, 2011, 05:55:03 AM

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Magnumcharger

This last weekend, I drove out to see about a four-speed console and shifter that I saw for sale on Kijiji.
While there, I found a complete (spindles, calipers, rotors) 1968 Disc brake set-up in a box.
This I acquired...

Now I have the beginnings of a disc brake option for my previously drum brake-equipped Charger R/T.
On my drive home it occured to me that maybe I'd need the proportioning valve, booster and master cylinder to go along with it.

I emailed the seller about such and he sent me a couple of pictures of a proportioning valve that he had in a box. (Pics below)
Is it correct?
My friend Kori tells me that there are actually two prop valves, one behind the other.
Does anybody have a good picture of these valves in a 1968/69 Charger? (Other than the other pic below)

As well, does the booster have a specialized brake rod and linkage that are different from the drum set-up?
Any information would be appreciated.
Thanks
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gtx6970

The silver one  is  the one I have in the shop.
It is  an original 1969 Disc brake car and the valves are correct for both  1968 and 1969



Magnumcharger

That's some nice pictures there Bill!
Could you tell about the booster?
For instance, is the bellcrank the same as the drum set-up? What's the difference with the actuator rod (if any)?

And...I notice that your silver car is missing the clutch shaft pivot bracket on the left frame rail.
Is there a difference to any of the components on an automatic car?
1968 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S 340 convertible
1968 Dodge Charger R/T 426 Hemi 4 speed
1968 Plymouth Barracuda S/S clone 426 Hemi auto
1969 Dodge Deora pickup clone 318 auto
1971 Dodge Charger R/T 440 auto
1972 Dodge C600 318 4 speed ramp truck
1972 Dodge C800 413 5 speed
1979 Chrysler 300 T-top 360 auto
2001 Dodge RAM Sport Offroad 360 auto
2010 Dodge Challenger R/T 6 speed
2014 RAM Laramie 5.7 Hemi 8 speed

poppa

On the silver one,the front valve is the safety valve,the one towards the back looks like a prop valve.
God must love stupid people....he made a sh**load of 'em....

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