Automotive Rear disc brakes on 88 monte carlo racecar problems

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The discussion centers on an 88 Monte Carlo racecar experiencing issues with rear braking after installing a 9-inch Ford rear end with disc brakes using metric calipers. The owner cannot use aftermarket master cylinders or proportioning valves due to track regulations, and attempts to solve the problem with a Corvette master cylinder have been unsuccessful. Participants suggest checking for hydraulic issues such as pinched brake lines or frozen caliper pistons, and emphasize the need for a suitable master cylinder that accommodates the car's weight and four-wheel disc brakes. Recommendations include contacting suppliers like Speedy Smith for production parts that comply with racing rules. The key challenge remains achieving adequate braking performance with the current setup.
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Have a 88 monte carlo racecar, reciently installed a 9in ford with disc brakes using metric calipers, can't use aftermarket master cylinders or proportonal valve, an have a problem with no rear braking, tried a corvette master cyclinder but didnt seem to help, any ideas??
 
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the rules at the race track prohibit after market parts ..right?
 
yes we can't use aftermarket masters or proportion valves
 
cozmiccowboy said:
... no rear braking, tried a corvette master cyclinder but didnt seem to help, any ideas??

"No braking", meaning the calipers aren't functioning, or the braking power is just very low?

Do you have (or can you borrow) a pressure gauge for the hydraulics?
 
aside from the obvious, pinched brake line, frozen caliper piston...you need to find a master cylinder for the weight of your car, that uses four wheel disc brakes. I think you are using single piston calipers and the corvette may have dual pistons per caliper??
 
This car probably came with rear drums.
 
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yes the car used to have drum brakes in rear and front disc , and yes the braking is very low or poor, all the calipers are single piston front calipers front and rear and are stock monte carlo, what master would you recommend that is not aftermarket or racing and must be a production part for street vechicles
 
I would get on the phone and call Speedy Smiths guys..they have master cylinders for 27 Ford to a corvette..am sure the ygot one for you and cheap

http://www.speedwaymotors.com
 

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