1969 Cougar Brake question

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Mark Savoy - 09 Aug 2006 12:25 GMT

Does anyone know where I can locate a proportioning valve for a 1969 Cougar?
The car has power brakes with disc brakes up front. I have seen some
aftermarket proportioning valves that sell for around $70; has anyone heard
anything about these?

Many thanks in advance,

Mark

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Steve Stone - 09 Aug 2006 17:59 GMT

Might be the same one used for a mustang of similar vintage

> Does anyone know where I can locate a proportioning valve for a 1969
> Cougar? The car has power brakes with disc brakes up front. I have seen
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>
> Mark

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veegerNO SPAM@snowcrest.net - 09 Aug 2006 20:33 GMT

>Does anyone know where I can locate a proportioning valve for a 1969 Cougar?
>The car has power brakes with disc brakes up front. I have seen some
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>Mark

I'm using one of them with my 65 Mustang. There are basically two
types... adjustable and non-adjustable. Make sure you get the
adjustable, unless you are going concours, then you must use the
non-adjustable which goes inline about half way between the reservoir
and the differential. You also must make absolutely sure which way you
install it. As I recall, it is the same part number for both Mustang
and Cougar. I believe you'll find it listed in a Cougar parts vendor
catalog.
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walt peifer - 09 Aug 2006 20:58 GMT

> Does anyone know where I can locate a proportioning valve for a 1969
> Cougar? The car has power brakes with disc brakes up front. I have seen
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> Mark

do you need a proportioning valve (reduce fluid flow to rear wheels) or the
distribution block (has lines from master cyuclinder in and all other lines
out)?

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Mark Savoy - 29 Sep 2006 23:47 GMT

Walt,

I need the distribution block; until recently I thought it was the two were
one in the same. I ordered a distribution block but when it came in, it
only had 5 tubing inlets. The old one has 7. I'm now thinking that cars
with disc brakes use if different distribution block. Do you if this is the
case and where I might be able to locate one.

Thanks,

Mark

>> Does anyone know where I can locate a proportioning valve for a 1969
>> Cougar? The car has power brakes with disc brakes up front. I have seen
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> the distribution block (has lines from master cyuclinder in and all other
> lines out)?

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walt peifer - 02 Oct 2006 15:21 GMT

disc and drum brakes use different distribution blocks, also there are a few
date specific changes in the configuration of this block. To the best of my
knowledge they are available "used" only try several cougar/mustang vendors
who advertise used parts and be specific about the one you need.

> Walt,
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>> the distribution block (has lines from master cyuclinder in and all other
>> lines out)?

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