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Im trying to add disc brakes to the front of my a100 pickup. Where did you get yours or what did you use??

Thanks in advance
Tom

I recently added power disk brakes with a new proportioning valve using the copper nickel lines, nice to work with.

the so called "proportioning valve" is nothing but a gizmo that turns on a light on the dash when your brakes are failing. the actual "proportioning" is done in the master cylinder. the "proportioning" can be adjusted by changing the spring between the front and rear ports.

Just found the thread, So with the ram mans kit, what brake proportioning valve system has worked well ?

... B series van and calipers from a 87 Dakota. When I asked about the proportioning valve....I was told , That it was not needed. That from 1971-1973 the B vans did not use the ...

My thought is if the vehicle has front discs and rear drums, makes no difference if power or manual, then there has to be a proportioning valve somewhere in the system.

... a 71-73 B series van with manual front disc brakes , have a brake proportioning/combination valve ? Or does anyone have a shop manual that shows the valve for disc brakes.? If anyone ...

RamMan.com has everything you will need and it wont be aftermarket or brand X stuff. You will have to call him, he doesn't have much stuff listed on his site.
http://www.theramman.com/

RUSTYTOOLSS wrote:I did locate a 1987 Dodge D150. Unsure of weight and options. Possible choice ?

Yes.
John

I did locate a 1987 Dodge D150. Unsure of weight and options. Possible choice ?

This is what I used on my conversion to scarebird this past weekend...works great.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/GM-PROPORTIONIN ... 210wt_1001

Get an adjustable one for the rear brakes.http://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?id=JN.E%2fNu ... d=3.1&rm=2

... out, the A100 pickup weighs around 3000lbs. I need to find a brake proportioning valve . I've located a 1987 D150 (unsure of engine/options/pullapart). Would anyone here know ...

... low brake pressure switch or the switch is all rusted up inside the proportioning valve. I would start there. Rick

... if you did were you able to use the stock seals? Also did you install a proportioning valve. Thanks in advance for any help, John

... the stock setup had more than just a switch. It's definitely not a prop valve. ANyway, send me a link to the threads that you say cover all that ... each one but you can. http://sweptline.org/forums/search.php?keywords=proportioning+valve&terms=all&author=&sc=1&sf=all&sr=posts&sk=t&sd=d&st=0&ch=300&t=0&submit=Search ...

... did they even refer to the Metering Block (many seem to call this the Proportioning Valve - not the same). I am not the expert here, so I didn't replace my Metering Block at first. ...

... did they even refer to the Metering Block (many seem to call this the Proportioning Valve - not the same). I am not the expert here, so I didn't replace my Metering Block at first. ...

... working. Not sure where to go with this. Also do I need to change the proportioning valve because the front end has disc brakes on it? You need to have your springs mounted opposite ...

I finally got the Dana 60 under it with Skyjacker 5 1/2" lift springs. For some reason the push/pull power steering system seems like it's not working. Not sure where to go with this. Also do I need to change the proportioning valve because the front end has disc brakes on it?