Such a great teacher! Your patience is amazing and appreciated!!!

@AlfsMustangGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! I really appreciate that!

@j.anthony3571

3 жыл бұрын

I have a question, do you have to have the brake booster?

@AlfsMustangGarage

3 жыл бұрын

No you don't. The booster is simply a vacuum chamber that assists you when you push on the pedal. Essentially makes it feel softer and more like a modern car. Without the booster, the pedal just feels stiff. Which is fine and you're probably used to it feeling stiff with an old car.

Great video Alf, very detailed with plenty of explanations and tips

@AlfsMustangGarage

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Thanks for your advice and great video. I am converting an all drum 69 Mustang coupe to a four disc ssbc system and now I have a much better understanding of how I might hook thing up. Thanks!

@AlfsMustangGarage

2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

Thank you for the great info and oh look nice gloves! Love seeing the growth of your content and videos.

@AlfsMustangGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Your videos are super informative please keep it up thank you very much

@AlfsMustangGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

thank you. just bought scott drake kit and that helped a lot

@AlfsMustangGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Very nice! You'll enjoy it.

excellent and very informative video

@AlfsMustangGarage

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@kennethatang

4 ай бұрын

@@AlfsMustangGarage i am currently doing disc brake and booster conversion on my 1970 mustang so this video provided a lot of clarity especially with the proportioning value. Thanks again!

This video is great. Helped me out loads

@AlfsMustangGarage

Жыл бұрын

Awesome thank you!

@Crewezing68

Жыл бұрын

@@AlfsMustangGarage question you might know the answer to. My power steering pulls way to much and strong to the left and right when I slightly touch it. I’ve noticed the ram has a slight bend in it! Could that be it or could it be more the control valve?

@AlfsMustangGarage

Жыл бұрын

Humm well I'm Inclined to think control valve but if you know that the ram is bent, you should probably do that no matter what and then see what happens.

@Crewezing68

Жыл бұрын

@@AlfsMustangGarage ok I’ll swap the ram first and then I’ll rebuild the control valve. The video you’ve just done on it is great 👍🏽

@AlfsMustangGarage

Жыл бұрын

When you go to install the control valve, it's crucial that it goes back in the same position. Make sure you mark it before you remove it. Also when you remove it, don't use a pickle fork like I did. It will just rip the ball stud out and then it will be stuck in the pitman arm.

Ok my friend! Time to replace my manual brakes master cylinder, (Wilwood 7/8 bore and new Prop valve! You armed me with all the info I need!!!! Already have factory discs on front but still drums on rear. (street car now). Might convert to disc this winter. Thanks for all you do sir! Maybe I can now get the car to stop and get rid of the rock hard pedal. Oh, got a new pedal also for automatic trans set up, has the manual trans brake pedal currently.

@AlfsMustangGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Oh ya stopping is important I suppose. Are you doing a power booster too? I haven't uploaded anything new for a while, I've been moving the shop. So it's been crazy here.

@robertclymer6948

2 жыл бұрын

@@AlfsMustangGarage There is NO room to fit a booster in there. The engine fills up that area, but wish I could! I think with the Pedal change out, 7/8 or 15/16 in bore and new prop valve should take care of it. Everything else has been changed, lines, hoses and a complete brake system bleed with all new fluid. Have fun moving. I would help if I could. Later my friend!!!

@AlfsMustangGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Oh ya I should know there isn't any room there. Good luck, hopefully that does the trick!

@robertclymer6948

2 жыл бұрын

@@AlfsMustangGarage Thanks my Brother!!

The fitting that goes into the proportioning valve, it’s suppose To have a coned/pointy end that seats in the proportioning valve correct?

How do you properly set the proportion valve?

great video. could you have used 2 plugs at distribution block to cap off original rear line and original line for rear brakes coming off of master cylinder? then new rear line from master cylinder would go to "in" side of new proportioning valve eliminating the last brake line you made?

@AlfsMustangGarage

2 жыл бұрын

That would work but then on cars with brake pressure differential valves would make that function not operational.

@jacklachut2305

2 жыл бұрын

@@AlfsMustangGarage ok thanks maybe on a disc / disc car

@AlfsMustangGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Well even a car with disc all around. If there is a pressure differential valve to illuminate a light when there is a loss of pressure, that wouldn't be functional if both front and rear systems didn't run through it.

Thanks for the instructional videos... very helpful. I do have a question. In my 65, I added front disc brakes and left the rear drum as is. I can only fit a single bowl M/C ( shock towers are in the way for a dual bowl) along with the brake booster. What I have found is once the installation is complete and lines are all bled, it seems like braking is different. In doing a test drive....I am pushing the brake pedal more..seems like to the floor....more than when I just had drums all the way around. Is this common?

@AlfsMustangGarage

Жыл бұрын

Doesn't sound common. Does your brake pedal need to be adjusted? Did you bench bleed the master cylinder? Were all the rubber lines replaced? Are you 100% sure there are no leaks in the system?

@dougcampbell1546

Жыл бұрын

@@AlfsMustangGarage did not bench bleed ( due to ability to get m/c installed. Not enough room with bowl cover attached) but I’m sure there are no leaks in the system. Had help from a mustang guy to make sure all lines were bled. I am not sure about adjusting brake pedal.

@AlfsMustangGarage

Жыл бұрын

I would start with bench bleeding the master cylinder.

Always see these orange gloves? I'm curious what brand they are and do you recommend them?

@AlfsMustangGarage

2 ай бұрын

Astro Gloves

We have been stuck with a soft pedal on our build for months. We have done a lot of trouble shooting with no success. Would love to spend some time trouble shooting with you for any ideas on our all disc conversion on a 67 mustang coupe. Let me know if you would be willing.

@AlfsMustangGarage

Жыл бұрын

Hi Mary, I spoke with your husband earlier today. Sounds like you've got it narrowed down. Please let me know when you've got it all fixed. I'm genuinely interested in how everything goes. Take care and good luck.

So, the proportioning valve must be added after the pressures differential valve.? Mine has the warning light on the dash.

@AlfsMustangGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Yes that would be correct

If it all fits together nicely I will be pissed. My leed kit didn't fit together at all. Nothing was the right length. Break lines were all wrong

I didn't get one of those adapters

Alf, I'm installing a leed brake on the 73 cougar. I'm keeping the rear drums. Do I still need to install the valve? Or can it go straight to the distribution block? Truly appreciate your videos. Great job!

@AlfsMustangGarage

Ай бұрын

Still need a proportioning valve anytime you have disc brakes on front.

@raulgonzalez2052

Ай бұрын

@AlfsMustangGarage Ok. I got the proportioning valve in line to rear brakes. Now, I can't get them to bleed at the wheel cylinder. I tried increasing and decreasing the prop valve.... Any thoughts?

@AlfsMustangGarage

Ай бұрын

@raulgonzalez2052 what year is your car?

@raulgonzalez2052

Ай бұрын

@AlfsMustangGarage it's a 73 Cougar. Original disc front and drums rear brakes. Truly appreciate your advise.

@AlfsMustangGarage

Ай бұрын

Two things to look for if you can't get fluid to bleed out the rear. The rear brake hoses can swell shut from the inside. Also in the brake distribution block there should be a brake pressure warning switch. If there is a brake fluid leak, there is a shuttle valve inside that will shift towards the direction of the leak and block fluid flow off. This can inadvertently happen when bleeding if you don't use the special tool to prevent the valve from moving.

How was this kid when it was all set up brakes in everything And the proportion valve did you leave it halfway I'm interested in buying the same kit did you give you better breaking I just wonder how to adjust the proportion valve so I know there is some set up automatic 10PSI I've seen

@michellozier6827

2 жыл бұрын

Or do you suggest another kit that is quite simple to install And you prefer over this one

@AlfsMustangGarage

2 жыл бұрын

So I adjusted this valve right in the middle. I actually really like this kit. As far as ease of installation, they're all going to be relatively the same to Install so there isn't going to be one over the other that is easier.

i want to get this straight so i dont get into a bad accident. i am currently upgrading my brakes to power booster and right now i have front disc and rear drum with stock distribution block. is it safe to drive around with this setup? or do i need to add this proportioning valve? or is that for only 4 disc brake? which i plan on adding rear disc later on.

@AlfsMustangGarage

7 ай бұрын

You need to have a proportioning valve whenever you have front disc brakes no matter what is on the rear.

@scottlevy3274

7 ай бұрын

thank you for your response. the reason i ask is because in this video you explain that the valve is used to control the rear brake pressure as well as connecting the valve to the rear brake line. i have rear drums and disc fronts. should i install a proportioning valve like the one you have or do i need s different one? @@AlfsMustangGarage

@AlfsMustangGarage

7 ай бұрын

@scottlevy3274 the one in this video is great if you're just looking to add the valve but not all the other lines. I've installed many of these.

So can I use a distribution block that is designed for rear drum brakes? I have 4 wheel disc brakes from baer. Power brakes is my set up.

@AlfsMustangGarage

Жыл бұрын

Yes, as long as the distribution block is just a block and doesn't have a built in proportioning valve. Then you would add the proportioning valve for the rear brakes. I hope that helps answer your question.

@Romonatorz

Жыл бұрын

@@AlfsMustangGarage 🍻

@Romonatorz

Жыл бұрын

@@AlfsMustangGarage do you have a social media page? Looks like my distribution block doesn't have anything built into it. What would you recommend for the street, power or manual brakes? Thanks for your help.

@AlfsMustangGarage

Жыл бұрын

I would say power brakes if you're street driving and just want to cruise. What year is your car? I'm just on Facebook and here for now. Trying to get the Instagram thing going. It's a lot of juggling when I have all client cars to work on.

@Romonatorz

Жыл бұрын

@@AlfsMustangGarage mine is a 68.

Are you aware that thing your calling a distribution block is a combination valve that does both metering and proportioning?

@AlfsMustangGarage

2 жыл бұрын

That would be incorrect on a 67 mustang. Those are simply distribution blocks and do not proportion brake pressure in any way.

@rightsidelanechoice7702

2 жыл бұрын

@@AlfsMustangGarage ok so that’s why the brake light switch for the instrument panel is coming out of the pressure differential valve right? Because it’s just a distribution block?? Okay bro.

@rightsidelanechoice7702

2 жыл бұрын

@@AlfsMustangGarage and a 76 mustang would have a single piston master cylinder on it with one line out , wo why does your valve have 2 inlets if it’s not for a tandem one?

@AlfsMustangGarage

2 жыл бұрын

So the pressure differential valve is simply that. If you loose pressure on the front system or the rear system, there is a shuttle valve that will slide in the direction that brake fluid is flowing through (or leaking) and ground the switch thus turning on the brake warning lamp. That indicates to the driver that there is a loss of brake fluid pressure. In no way does that proportion different pressures to front and rear. If your Mustang was factory equipped with front disc brakes, it came factory equipped with a proportioning valve that was separate from the distribution block. Cars that were factory equipped with 4 drum brakes, only received a distribution block. Look, its okay to learn something new so don't take it from me. Its not my business to sit here and try to convince you that you're wrong. Go do your own research and then you can come back on here and let me know what you find out.

@twiztidschwartz9292

2 жыл бұрын

@@AlfsMustangGarage you’re 100% correct. Since the car was all drum, it was just a distribution block. Had it been a factory front disc and rear drum, for this year, it would’ve probably had an in-line proportioning valve near the rear axle. Don’t think they started with combination valves until some time in 68.