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Old Apr 21, 2014 | 07:04 PM
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rear brake ?

I upgraded the rear end to to a 98 model camaro rear with disc brakes. It drives fine and it stops but under hard stops it doesnt. Do I just need to a upgrade the proportioning valve or do I need to do something else? Help would be greatly appreciated.
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Old Apr 22, 2014 | 08:16 AM
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Re: rear brake ?

Do you have to swap to a newer style master cylinder and everything for that swap?

That my be worth looking into.

Also make sure the brakes are well bled.
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Old Apr 22, 2014 | 09:05 AM
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Re: rear brake ?

I don't know that's what Im asking. It stops and all that In town. But try stopping fast It doesnt. I know someone on here has done a 4th gen rear swap that should know.
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Old Apr 27, 2014 | 10:14 PM
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Re: rear brake ?

Most likely you didn't change the proportioning valve although it could be simple stuff like bad pads, air in the lines, stuck pistons or guide pins frozen.
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