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Old Oct 30, 2013 | 01:38 PM
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I have a couple, PM me if you need one.
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Old Nov 9, 2013 | 07:56 AM
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Any one still have a 30lb spring? pm or email me plz 01knightridergt@gmail.com
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Old Nov 9, 2013 | 05:50 PM
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I have one left
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Old Nov 13, 2013 | 03:07 AM
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I did the same thing a while back.
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Old Nov 19, 2013 | 10:56 PM
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Re: Cheap Proportioning Valve Upgrade

I'm making the swap to manual brakes, will this spring mod still make an improvement?

If anyone has a spare spring PM me and I will Paypal you the funds
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Old Nov 22, 2013 | 03:19 PM
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This for 4 wheel disc and improves rear disc brakes
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Old Dec 2, 2013 | 11:34 AM
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Re: Cheap Proportioning Valve Upgrade

Originally Posted by jersyboyy
just ordered a pack of 5 if any one needs one pm me
Hey there, By any chance do you have the part number for this spring or do you have any extras your willing to sell?
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Old Dec 2, 2013 | 05:43 PM
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part # 1ncf2 spring from Granger
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Old Dec 7, 2013 | 10:30 AM
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Re: Cheap Proportioning Valve Upgrade

Did this the other day, mine was horrible, gummed up, spring stuck.
Front spring as bad, I'm sure, anyone know what spring would work for the front setup?
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Old Dec 10, 2013 | 12:44 PM
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i just ordered some from Grainger today, pick them up tomorrow, cleaned up my prop valve, dirty and gummed up inside. I will have some left over
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Old Dec 10, 2013 | 01:19 PM
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Re: Cheap Proportioning Valve Upgrade

Originally Posted by Slush92RS
I'm making the swap to manual brakes, will this spring mod still make an improvement?
I'm not sure what you mean by manual brakes.
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Old Dec 10, 2013 | 01:24 PM
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^ manual brakes means no power assist. No booster
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Old Dec 12, 2013 | 07:43 AM
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Re: Cheap Proportioning Valve Upgrade

Any idea of a proportioning spring for use with C6Z06 brakes?
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Old Dec 12, 2013 | 03:15 PM
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Re: Cheap Proportioning Valve Upgrade

it should work with any 4 wheel disc, Im currently running CTS-V on all 4 corners on mine, which I had it set up with LS1 before
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Old Dec 14, 2013 | 05:19 PM
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Re: Cheap Proportioning Valve Upgrade

hey guys, I have been through this thread and either i didnt see it or its not there, but has anyone run LS1 brakes front and rear with the spring change in a stock 87 drum prop valve? If so what spring?

Gregs_GSXR might be the best one to answer if you can.
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Old Dec 14, 2013 | 05:31 PM
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Re: Cheap Proportioning Valve Upgrade

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hey guys, I have been through this thread and either i didnt see it or its not there, but has anyone run LS1 brakes front and rear with the spring change in a stock 87 drum prop valve? If so what spring?

Gregs_GSXR might be the best one to answer if you can.
I had C5 brakes on my 84 Vette. Doug Rippie sells a proportioning spring for that upgrade which I used. Worked fine. I think it was about $12.
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Old Dec 15, 2013 | 09:51 AM
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Thanks Dominic!
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Old Dec 15, 2013 | 11:30 AM
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Re: Cheap Proportioning Valve Upgrade

Originally Posted by tglennon11
hey guys, I have been through this thread and either i didnt see it or its not there, but has anyone run LS1 brakes front and rear with the spring change in a stock 87 drum prop valve? If so what spring?

Gregs_GSXR might be the best one to answer if you can.

part # 1ncf2

i have some of these left over and is what Im running on my current set up
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Old Dec 27, 2013 | 08:44 AM
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Can u remove spring for full pressure?
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Old Dec 27, 2013 | 09:50 AM
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Re: Cheap Proportioning Valve Upgrade

Originally Posted by cam406406
Can u remove spring for full pressure?
That would be very dangerous unless you are installing an adjustable proportioning valve. Full pressure to the rear brakes would cause them to lock up before the fronts, possibly causing you to lose control of the car.
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Old Dec 27, 2013 | 11:46 AM
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Re: Cheap Proportioning Valve Upgrade

I understand that but with wilwood and 13" roters on front and the crap irons on the rear my fronts Do all the work Just looking for more out of the rear
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Old Dec 27, 2013 | 12:29 PM
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Re: Cheap Proportioning Valve Upgrade

If you lock up the rears first, the rear will kick out and you will lose control of the car. Very dangerous - it's your car but it is very irresponsible to do something like that and put everyone else in danger who happens to be on the road when you lose control.
Put in an adjustable proportioning valve and consider beefing up the rear brakes to a better set up so you get the bias set properly.
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Old Dec 27, 2013 | 01:10 PM
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No No
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Old Dec 27, 2013 | 01:14 PM
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Re: Cheap Proportioning Valve Upgrade

Originally Posted by cam406406
I understand that but with wilwood and 13" roters on front and the crap irons on the rear my fronts Do all the work Just looking for more out of the rear
Have you tried the spring upgrade?
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Old Dec 27, 2013 | 04:27 PM
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No not yet
What spring do u recommend
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Old Dec 28, 2013 | 10:42 AM
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Re: Cheap Proportioning Valve Upgrade

Originally Posted by cam406406
No not yet
What spring do u recommend

see post 268
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Old Dec 28, 2013 | 10:53 AM
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I have a few springs left as well. $5 shipped. PM me if interested.
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Old Feb 10, 2014 | 03:30 AM
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Re: Cheap Proportioning Valve Upgrade

Just saw this thread. Why have I not seen this thread before?!?

Anyways. Looking for a spring to put in my 87. I've got LS1/C5 front and stock drums rear with the original prop valve. Rears will keep turning when the car is jacked up and brake pedal floored, so I definitely need to do something about that.

(...)

In my original post I asked if anyone could send a spring to Norway where I live, mainly because I didn't know of any places in Norway that makes springs like these. But now I might have found someone who does. But I wanted to check if the measurements I've used are correct.

So I am looking at four different springs:
- They all have an outside diameter of 12.19mm, which should convert to .480"
- They all have an uncompressed length of 38.10mm, which should be 1.5"

Spring #1 has a thickness of .055", an inside diameter of .37", 13.5lb and a spring rate of 18.33lb/inch
Spring #2 has a thickness of .059", an inside diameter of .36", 15.5lb and a spring rate of 24.67lb/inch
Spring #3 has a thickness of .063", an inside diameter of .35", 19.1lb and a spring rate of 31.63lb/inch
Spring #4 has a thickness of .067", an inside diameter of .34", 22.3lb and a spring rate of 40.31lb/inch

Will any of these fit my car and application?
Also, are you guys changing the prop valve, or the metering valve?


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Old Feb 18, 2014 | 03:39 AM
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Re: Cheap Proportioning Valve Upgrade

Tried the 15.5 lbs spring this weekend. It really made an improvement on my LS1/drum setup. Only had time to do a short drive without any hard braking, but the pedal feels better and the brakes grip firmer and faster than before. Now I actually believe my brakes can stop my car. Probably one of the quickest and cheapes upgrades anyone can do to these cars. Love it
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Old Mar 8, 2014 | 05:28 PM
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Been reading all the threads on the brakes. I have a 83 Z28 with 4 wheel disc, ordered it new, and the rear brakes have never worked. Rotors and pads are like new, 66K mi. So far I've replaced the MC, PPV, and no luck. Bought a new PPV from Summit and the brakes worked fine after they were bled. Then while holding the pedal it went down and they haven't worked again. checked the lines to see if they were plugged and they're clear. I'm at a loss, been doing this for close to 50 yrs. and never had this much trouble with brakes. Just went to bone yard and got a PPV off an 87, looks like the one in the threads got springs to change the spring just hate to change the fittings to metric and not have it work. When you push on the pedal good fluid comes out of the MC for the front breaks but the rear just seems to run out very slow unless you jam on the brake pedal then it will shoot out. Trying to keep it stock. Allot of great information in these threads hope someone can help an old Camaro guy out.
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Old Mar 8, 2014 | 05:40 PM
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Just placed an order and will have xtra
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Old Mar 11, 2014 | 04:22 PM
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got them today
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Old Mar 13, 2014 | 05:59 PM
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Wondering how much to sell one?
Also which ones did you get?
Thanks
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Old Mar 13, 2014 | 06:11 PM
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My upgrade was to get a Disc/Drum brass hotrod prop valve off ebay and convert everything to standard lines.

[ditching the metric line stuff]
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Old Mar 18, 2014 | 11:45 PM
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if anyone has one of these springs for sale pm me
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Old Mar 30, 2014 | 08:08 AM
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Re: Cheap Proportioning Valve Upgrade

If I keep stock 3rd gen rearemnd and pull drums off and put factory 3rd gen disc brakes on the rear. Will I have to upgrade the spring or get a proportioning valve off a factory disc brake car?
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Old Mar 30, 2014 | 09:37 AM
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Re: Cheap Proportioning Valve Upgrade

Good luck finding a disk brake prop valve. The spring upgrade is definitely worthwhile.

Also I have 4 springs left.
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Old Mar 30, 2014 | 09:51 AM
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Re: Cheap Proportioning Valve Upgrade

Im at junkyard right now getting two of them. Lol. I got the disc brake setuo off this same car last weekend but didnt think about the prop valve. But there is two rear disc brake camaros here at the yard one is already stripped though. Nobody sells the prop valve new for disc brakes?
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Re: Cheap Proportioning Valve Upgrade

Im at junkyard right now getting one now. Lol. I got the disc brake setuo off this same car last weekend but didnt think about the prop valve. But there is two rear disc brake camaros here at the yard one is already stripped though. Nobody sells the prop valve new for disc brakes?
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Re: Cheap Proportioning Valve Upgrade

no one sells them direct fit, but you can find plenty of uni hotrod brass prop valves, in disc disc or disc drum....... nothing about a prop valve makes it a one car design.

Id avoid junk yard million mile parts and longevity......
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Old Apr 3, 2014 | 11:44 AM
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Re: Cheap Proportioning Valve Upgrade

Originally Posted by GTAman
Good luck finding a disk brake prop valve. The spring upgrade is definitely worthwhile.

Also I have 4 springs left.
Are you willing to pop one in the mail to south jersey? Let me know the cost.
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Got several springs left as well, $5 shipped
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Re: Cheap Proportioning Valve Upgrade

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Just placed an order and will have xtra
I'm out, all sold
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Old Apr 5, 2014 | 03:43 PM
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I just ordered a pack of 5; 1NCR5. Expected delivery of Tuesday, Pm me if you need one.
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Re: Cheap Proportioning Valve Upgrade

Got the brakes done. Got a Proportioning valve bleed tool and help out with the bleeding.
Works real good if you don't have one in your toolbox your missing out takes the proportion valve issues out of bleeding brakes. Used a new proportioning valve from Summit, rear brakes work great. Thanks to third Gen.org for all the help.
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I just ordered a pack of 5; 1NCR5. Expected delivery of Tuesday, Pm me if you need one.
I need one !... I have factory disc brakes out of a 92' GTA still running the factory 91' drum valve

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Using the 1ncr5 spring. Can anybody recommend another spring for more rear brake pressure?
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I have 3 springs available. 1NCR5 PM me if you want one.
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Old Apr 14, 2014 | 11:39 AM
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Re: Cheap Proportioning Valve Upgrade

Hey guys,

I was thinking.
My car and at least one other F-body and one other car are having the issue of the drums locking up fairly quickly even with moderate pedal pressure.
What would happen if the spring in the prop valve were to weaken over the years and lose some force?
I guess it would compress real easy and give way to the pressure coming down the line, just like when someone slams the brakes.
Is this correct?
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Old Apr 15, 2014 | 09:24 PM
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