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63 Bulletbird disc brakes
I replaced front drums with discs plus replaced master cylinder and installed a proportioning valve but front breaks won't release. Any suggestions
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Did you adjust the push rod between the booster and the new MC
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Not yet trying it this week thanks
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I replaced front drums with discs plus replaced master cylinder and installed a proportioning valve but front breaks won't release. Any suggestions
What parts, exactly, did you use to replace the drums ?
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Disk Brake Conversion Resources
Here are a couple of options to switch the front to disks:

Disc Brake Conversion (Thunderbird Ranch)

https://scarebird.com/index.php?rout...path=65&page=2
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