RE: Power Brakes/Manual Brakes

[Marcus Edell <marcusedell@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

uggh.

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From: Nick Tiberio <furyus63@xxxxxxxxxxx> 

> 
> Marcus, 
> 
> I don't think anything is easy on our cars, and just about everything 
> takes effort in thought and plannning. 
> 
> I converted my '63 Fury from power drum/drum to manual disc/drum for 
> safety. The easy part is contacting a vendor like Master Power Brake and 
> Fine Lines that can provide all the parts you need for this conversion. 
> 
> Some things to keep in mind; 
> 
> 1. The mounting plate/bracket for power and manual brakes is different 
> on most 62-65 cars. If you can find a plate for manual brakes use it. 
> The power brake plate can be modified to fit. A factory drilled plate 
> for a Midland Ross or Bendix power brake booster (PBB) is drilled 
> different than for a manual single master cylinder, (MC). Your new dual 
> MC will most likely require drilling 2 new holes of the 4 in the plate. 
> 
> 2. The push rod from the brake pedal most likely will need to be 
> changed, (shortened). Adjustable rods are available with the new MC. The 
> plate's rod hole may also have to be enlarged at the bottom. This rod 
> will also be relocated on your brake pedal. Most brake pedals are 
> factory drilled with 2 location holes. Low hole for power, top hole for 
> manual if I remember, my car is still in storage so I can't check it 
> right now. You will also need to relocate the brake light switch for 
> proper contact. 
> 
> 3. New brake lines for your MC, blocking the vacume port on the intake 
> manifold for the PBB and your all set to learn how to drive all over 
> again. A lot more leg on the brake pedal a lot more sooner...wow. 
> 
> Nick Tiberio 
> FuryUs 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Marcus Edell-The RevTones wrote: 
> > 
> > But how easy is it to go back to manual? are the holes there already or 
> > do I have to drill into the firewall,to mount the Master Cylinder? I 
> > can't tell..Bob you're pretty Close by,I'm in Fremont.. 
> > 
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> > From: v8magic@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
> > 
> > > 
> > > Manual brakes are far superior to power brakes for at least a couple of 
> > > reasons. 
> > > 
> > > First, power brake boosters sometimes fail to boost while driving puting 
> > > 
> > > the driver in a spot with an extremely firm pedal to push. That is 
> > > dangerous! 
> > > 
> > > Second, Driving with a correctly spec'ed manual master cylinder gives an 
> > > 
> > > easy to apply pedal with far better brake feel. It also lets the driver 
> > > press as hard as he can while the booster limits total available travel, 
> > > 
> > > so you cannot apply the brakes as hard. Power brake boosters also add a 
> > > numbing effect to brake feel. 
> > > 
> > > Those points reflect my personal experiences driving a lot of different 
> > > vehicles with boosted and non-boosted brakes. By the way, I also drive 
> > > with both feet, one for the gas and the other for the brake, assuming an 
> > > 
> > > automatic. 
> > > 
> > > Bob in Sacramento 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > mopar413@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote: 
> > > > 
> > > > Why would you want top go to manual brakes??? So much safer with Power 
> > > > Brakes. Unless you are going racing, and looking to save weight. 
> > > > ---- Marcus Edell wrote: 
> > > > > 
> > > > > Sorry for Asking All these questions: 
> > > > > I have Power Brakes on my 62 Polara 500 and I was wondering how hard it 
> > > > > would be to convert to Manual Brakes? Just ditch the Booster and get a 
> > > > > new Manual Master Cylinder? 
> > > > > 
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