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08-05-2008, 09:10 PM
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Manual to Power Brake Conversion
OK - I'm sure this has been asked a couple times, but other than parts, what's required (modification-wise) to convert manual brakes to power brakes.
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08-05-2008, 09:35 PM
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Re: Manual to Power Brake Conversion
It's all just parts swapping really. You may need to make new hard lines from the proportioning valve to the lines on the frame but other than that it's a bolt-in. I converted mine from manual drum/drum to power disc/drum when I did mine, but since yours is a '72 you have the hard part covered already.
What you will find is that any junkyard parts you can find will probably be leaking, both the MC and the booster. I bought a setup off of ebay, the MC was shot but the booster was still good. I put a rebuilt MC from the auto parts store on it and have enjoyed good brakes since then.
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08-06-2008, 12:11 AM
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Re: Manual to Power Brake Conversion
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08-06-2008, 04:42 PM
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Re: Manual to Power Brake Conversion
You guys are awesome - thanks a ton!!!
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