DeTomaso Mailing List: March 1997, Message #18
     



From: Brian P Lerose <bpler@conncoll.edu>

Subject: Re: brakes

Date: Mon, 03 Mar 1997 12:30:50 +0000



Thanks for all your advice,



I ordered the master cylinder from PPC today.  It was only $199.  It

does NOT replace the proportioning valve.  Do I need to replace the

proportioning valve too, or will the stock one be satisfactoey for

street driving.(225-50, 295-50)  If I need one, which one...and how

much do they cost?



I've been reading information on forming brake lines, seems pretty

simple. But, what is the difference between single flares and double

flares, and when do I use which?  I think that the single flare is for

stainless lines, which is what I am thinking about using.



Are there different brake line diameters?  If so, which size should I

use?  Are flares different sizes?  The new master cylinder comes with

detailed instructions, so maybe that will answer most of my questions.



After reading all of your comments on brake fluid, I think I will use

DOT 4.  DOT 3 is in the system now.



Brian