Recently, I converted a 78
Chrysler NYB St Regis coupe to 4 wheel disc brakes from a 75 Imperial.
One weird thing I noticed was a small brass restrictor that screwed into the
rear disc (front) brake reservoir in the master cylinder. This restrictor
greatly reduces the flow from the reservoir to the piston area. The
restrictor was only included on the original master cylinder I got off of the
75 Imperial. Rebuilt master cylinders did not include it. Can
anyone tell me the purpose of this restrictor, and what the effects would be
in not using it. I will finish the conversion tomorrow and let the list
know how it works.
I will also be using the
Brake Guard pulsing system. This is a Air/Hydraulic system that mounts
between the outlet of the master cylinder and the lines to the proportioning
valve. I have used them on heavy cars and RV's before and found them to
be quite effective. There are a few law suits on them, but they work
well for me on heavy cars.
Does anyone understand the
purpose of this master cylinder reservoir
restrictor?
Henry
Roswell,
GA
