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Originally Posted by jonmc56
Thanks for the pics. I should have asked you to get a pic with the MC lid off. Are the 2 reservoirs the same size? Looks like they are from the lid. Disc/drum masters will usually have a larger reservoir for the disc circuit. Also, that sure looks to me more like a distribution block from a drum/drum system, rather than a disc/drum prop valve (or more correctly, a combination valve). I'd want some others with more expertise on here to confirm, but it looks like a drum/drum setup to me. I'm no expert in brakes, just another guy working on his own truck. 
It probably is worth bleeding the master to see if you can get more normal pedal. Also, any chance you have fluid seeping from a loose connection or split hose somewhere?
Thanks for the compliment on my build thread. You are right, my thread needs to be updated. Not many changes in the truck, right now I'm working on painting a few spots on the underside of the cab with POR-15, something I wish had been done when it was being painted! (what a pain to paint under a 'finished' truck (as if they are ever finished).
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Jon,
Yes the reservoirs are equal in size. So... if thats the case, then I could purchase a new correct MC, with the appropriate combination valve (Distribution block for rear drums, proportioning valve for front discs) and plumb that in... SHOULD (haha) get things working a bit more properly?
No leaks or seeping fluid in the system, that i could find at least... Sure feels like thats the case when i step on the brakes, but i cant find any leaks anywhere in the brake system. I'll give the MC a good bleed, and see if that improves feel at all...
I'm hear ya on the expertise subject... there are some folks on here who know these trucks like the back of their hands! I'll continue hammering the search function before I go and post a new thread, but thanks for helping me in the right direction!