Power brake conversion
Oh my car is a 69
Melting Slicks
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From: Allenton Wisconsin
That's quite a list you'll need. M/C manual 1"bore, P/B 1 1/8. Brake booster, not sure of pushrod length difference. Brake lines from master to Brass distribution valve will need to be changed. [P/B dist block mounted on frame very close to the steel line for LF flex hose] not sure where mounted with manuel. Vacuum hose, new fitting on intake, fitting into booster. Should be enough to get ya going. T
Team Owner
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Purchase the 69 assembly instruction manual (AIM) and flip over to the J-50 power brake section in Options. The AIM will show the factory installation and list the various parts you will need.
Le Mans Master
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Le Mans Master
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Here's something else you should be aware of-
Look at the left set up (un-restored one)- it's for MANUAL brakes- notice the pushrod is using the TOP hole for more leverage.
Also notice different length levers for the brake light-since the power brakes use the lower hole for the pushrod.
The kit listed above by Bash -comes w/ the longer brake switch lever.
DSCN4771 by richardhayes454, on Flickr
DSCN4770 by richardhayes454, on Flickr
Look at the left set up (un-restored one)- it's for MANUAL brakes- notice the pushrod is using the TOP hole for more leverage.
Also notice different length levers for the brake light-since the power brakes use the lower hole for the pushrod.
The kit listed above by Bash -comes w/ the longer brake switch lever.
DSCN4771 by richardhayes454, on FlickrDSCN4770 by richardhayes454, on Flickr
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