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**jocko** · 03-21-2016, 09:10 PM

Andy, since you've gone to 4 wheel disks, did you re-plumb to be all 3/16" lines? Just curious. Lots of folks seem to leave them 1/4 for the rears as leftovers from the drums, and that's possibly a contributing factor to folks never seeing the rears lock up first. If nothing else, after putting a thou mi or so on it, might be worthwhile to check the rear pads to see if they're showing any wear. If yes, then probably all just fine. Overall, how do you like your disk/disk system? How long have you had it?

crackarjax - while I understand what you're saying, I'd personally use a disk/disk mc for a disk setup if, for no other reason, than to have the correct dia piston pushing the fluid (and in the correct size lines). Otherwise, pedal effort starts to get monkeyed with.

03-21-2016, 09:10 PM	#8
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,934	Re: Disc/Disc proportioning valve! Andy, since you've gone to 4 wheel disks, did you re-plumb to be all 3/16" lines? Just curious. Lots of folks seem to leave them 1/4 for the rears as leftovers from the drums, and that's possibly a contributing factor to folks never seeing the rears lock up first. If nothing else, after putting a thou mi or so on it, might be worthwhile to check the rear pads to see if they're showing any wear. If yes, then probably all just fine. Overall, how do you like your disk/disk system? How long have you had it? crackarjax - while I understand what you're saying, I'd personally use a disk/disk mc for a disk setup if, for no other reason, than to have the correct dia piston pushing the fluid (and in the correct size lines). Otherwise, pedal effort starts to get monkeyed with.