Just wondering what it takes...
Just wondering what it takes...
Thank you for that Dave,You will need the power brake booster, mounting plate and pedal assembly. You will also need the vacuum fitting that goes into the manifold and a section of appropriate vacuum hose.
The pedal assembly and the mounting plate are donor car or wrecking yard items. The booster is still a stock item for drum brakes. Recommend that you do not install a Cardone rebuilt booster as their quality control sucks.
This conversion is a fairly straight forward bolt in which is not difficult if you have some mechanical skills. The operating pressures with power brakes will be higher, so be sure your wheel cylinders and brake hoses are up to spec. Would be a good idea to replace the master cylinder while you have it off.
Dave
Thank you for that Dave,
Sounds straightforward enough...so no proportioning valve? Same master cylinder?.. would you know the range of years and models i can pick from? I have a 68 Newport 4dr 383 and I'm in southern California.
Also, is this worth the effort?
yes. do it. ask yourself after you have to panic stop it once "was this worth it?" i think you'll agree. of course it might make you appreciate a.b.s.is this worth the effort?