Hello, Hemi, I think I need your help, and anyone else out there who can assist me with my brake replacement project (actually, my mechanic's brake replacement project). I am planning to replace the brakes using the LaBaron parts as outlined in Hemi's article. I've been looking on-line, and my mechanic has been calling salvage yards for some of the parts, but to no avail. So, my first question is whether anyone has, or knows where to get the two proportioning valves needed for the replacement. Or, as an alternative, if anyone has used an adjustable proportioning valve successfully, so I can use the same brand and settings. I'm also looking for the brake pedal for a LaBaron, but I think that will be easier to find. Right now, the proportioning valves are the big issue.
Another question, and Hemi, you'll probably know this; is there any benefit to replacing the calipers and disks to get more brake surface? If so, does anyone have specs? Do I need to replace the wheels? And has anyone done this and found that it makes any difference, or is it a waste?
Thank you all.
Josh