Nice master cylinder and adjustable bias valve. If when you get done the brakes feel wooden, even after their warmed up, you may want to try a more aggressive pad set for the front. For the Fox Mustang (1989) I had to go to a larger bore master cylinder (1") from the 1993 Cobra along with the adjustable bias for the rear SVO discs; stock setup was drums. I still have the vacuum booster, as my idle vacuum is still sufficient enough. Look forward to the finish on the brake upgrade.
I saw on a Corvette forum that in 2004, Baer recommended SBS fluid, but only if it comes in a metal container. Fast forward 18 years and Baer has their own branded DOT 4 fluid which comes in plastic containers! Also, at that time, they said *not* to use DOT 5 silicone fluid, which I used and which has been in the car for over 30 years! I see that there is now a DOT 5.1 fluid made by Bosch, or at least sold by them, which is supposed to have a service life greater than both DOT 3 and DOT 4, and is compatible with both DOT 3 and DOT 4.
The exact text from the Wayback Machine is: We recommend SBS brake fluid, as well as Performance Friction “Z-Rated” brake fluid for street and track use. Because these fluids are packaged in steel cans, they have proven more consistent than fluids, which often have a higher temp rating and are more expensive. However, you can use any DOT 3 or 4 rated fluid as long as it is packaged in a metal container. Baer recommends that you never use a silicone brake fluid and that you do not purchase any form of brake fluid sold in a plastic container. For racing, Baer recommends and uses only Castrol SRF. I guess SBS is a brand?!
@@dahut3614 never heard of sbs. Did a quick search and only saw they make brake bleeding systems. They probably suggested metal cans because non synthetic fluids are hygroscopic
Nice master cylinder and adjustable bias valve. If when you get done the brakes feel wooden, even after their warmed up, you may want to try a more aggressive pad set for the front. For the Fox Mustang (1989) I had to go to a larger bore master cylinder (1") from the 1993 Cobra along with the adjustable bias for the rear SVO discs; stock setup was drums. I still have the vacuum booster, as my idle vacuum is still sufficient enough. Look forward to the finish on the brake upgrade.
thanks, I need to bleed them again actually when I first press them hard they fade, if I pump them once they work great. So add that to my list.
Excellent. Love the black Baer. Gary
I saw on a Corvette forum that in 2004, Baer recommended SBS fluid, but only if it comes in a metal container. Fast forward 18 years and Baer has their own branded DOT 4 fluid which comes in plastic containers! Also, at that time, they said *not* to use DOT 5 silicone fluid, which I used and which has been in the car for over 30 years! I see that there is now a DOT 5.1 fluid made by Bosch, or at least sold by them, which is supposed to have a service life greater than both DOT 3 and DOT 4, and is compatible with both DOT 3 and DOT 4.
Yeah it’s kind of crazy. In a car where I want the best braking performance I go with dot 4. If it was a cruiser show car dot 5.
The exact text from the Wayback Machine is:
We recommend SBS brake fluid, as well as Performance Friction “Z-Rated” brake fluid for street and track use. Because these fluids are packaged in steel cans, they have proven more consistent than fluids, which often have a higher temp rating and are more expensive. However, you can use any DOT 3 or 4 rated fluid as long as it is packaged in a metal container. Baer recommends that you never use a silicone brake fluid and that you do not purchase any form of brake fluid sold in a plastic container. For racing, Baer recommends and uses only Castrol SRF.
I guess SBS is a brand?!
@@dahut3614 never heard of sbs. Did a quick search and only saw they make brake bleeding systems. They probably suggested metal cans because non synthetic fluids are hygroscopic
Did you bench bleed this master cylinder?
I did not....normally I do. but I was busy and focused on installing it and then making the lines I needed.