Hey all,
Long-time lurker, first-time poster here.
I have a 1969 with the 302 and factory power disc/drum combo. Recently, my entire brake system decided to kick the bucket - one failure at a time.
Most everything is going back together well enough (New master cylinder, rebuilt Midland booster, steel braided and stainless brake lines), but my proportioning valve seats are scored and leak like a sieve. Looking at my options, it looks like 1.) Used from a junkyard (Classic Cougars), 2.) Scott Drake reproduction (has scathing reviews on CJ Pony Parts) 3.) Aftermarket (most of which say the brake lines will need to be modified, but I just ordered the complete stainless kit, and I'm not too excited about bending and hacking them up to make 'em fit).
My questions are - What aftermarkets have you been happy with, and did you need heavy modifications to fit, or just an adapter or 2? Can factory proportioning valve seats be machined smooth again? Anyone have experience with trying that route? Would you even touch a junkyard unit?
I appreciate any advise you all have. I'm tired of having just a brake-fluid-soaked lump in the garage.
Long-time lurker, first-time poster here.
I have a 1969 with the 302 and factory power disc/drum combo. Recently, my entire brake system decided to kick the bucket - one failure at a time.
Most everything is going back together well enough (New master cylinder, rebuilt Midland booster, steel braided and stainless brake lines), but my proportioning valve seats are scored and leak like a sieve. Looking at my options, it looks like 1.) Used from a junkyard (Classic Cougars), 2.) Scott Drake reproduction (has scathing reviews on CJ Pony Parts) 3.) Aftermarket (most of which say the brake lines will need to be modified, but I just ordered the complete stainless kit, and I'm not too excited about bending and hacking them up to make 'em fit).
My questions are - What aftermarkets have you been happy with, and did you need heavy modifications to fit, or just an adapter or 2? Can factory proportioning valve seats be machined smooth again? Anyone have experience with trying that route? Would you even touch a junkyard unit?
I appreciate any advise you all have. I'm tired of having just a brake-fluid-soaked lump in the garage.