Thread: Help/Pics of your brake system

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I am starting to think about the brake system on the 37 Cadillac. I have an underfloor mount brake booster and pedal assembly. I am fairly certain this assembly will need significant modification as it is for a 37 Chevy and not the Cadillac. The front suspension and disc brakes are from a 71 camaro and the rear drum brakes are from the same donor 71 camaro. I have never plumbed a brake system before, but if I can get the booster assembly installed I should be able to complete the rest.

I was hoping you all might have pictures of similar brake setups or general good advice. Thanks in advance.

Jay

Is there anybody out there?

I was thinking some more about the brake system and the parts I will need and had some questions:
1. What diameter hard line should I use?
2. Can I use aluminum tubing?
3. Are residual valves usually flare fittings or AN?

I have also confirmed that mounting the underfloor brake booster/pedal assembly will require some significant fabrication.

Thanks in advance for your help, and I would still be very interested in pictures of a similar setup.

Jay

37 not a specialist here but i know 3/16 is the size line you want to use.

Allways use steel for brake lines aluminum is too soft a metal for pressures involved.


Your valve should be set up with NPT so you can install any type fitting for brakes .


Here is a link to some great info

http://www.clubfte.com/users/jniolon...iscbrakes.html

Here is my master cyl , booster, proportioning valve and residual valve on my 41 Willys.

The master cyl points to the rear.

bluestang and bentwings,

Thank you so much. Every bit of information I can egt my hands on is extremely helpful. The body is coming off the frame next weekend, if I can get enough guys here to help lift it. Once the body is off I will have much better access to get the brakes squared away.

BTW, bentwings, Is there supposed to be a hose on that barb? If so, where would the other end go?

Thanks again.