Power brake conversion?
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From: Norwalk Ohio
Power brake conversion?
Hello all,
My '72 is a 350/4 speed without power brakes. I've got plenty of go (built motor) but not enough stop, at least not enough for my tastes. The pads and rotors are stock bits. I really want to do something to make it stop better. Would I be better off replacing the brakes with cross drilled and slotted rotors and some form of performance brake pad (think Bendix Brute Stop), or would I be further ahead to just swap out the manual master cylinder for a power brake setup? Is the power brake conversion really as easy as just bolting on a power booster and master cylinder combo? Do I have to do anything to the brake pedal to make it work?
Any ideas?
Mwieczorek
My '72 is a 350/4 speed without power brakes. I've got plenty of go (built motor) but not enough stop, at least not enough for my tastes. The pads and rotors are stock bits. I really want to do something to make it stop better. Would I be better off replacing the brakes with cross drilled and slotted rotors and some form of performance brake pad (think Bendix Brute Stop), or would I be further ahead to just swap out the manual master cylinder for a power brake setup? Is the power brake conversion really as easy as just bolting on a power booster and master cylinder combo? Do I have to do anything to the brake pedal to make it work?
Any ideas?
Mwieczorek
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This is the best thing you can do for a C3s brake system. I had manual brakes and converted to this and never looked back.
This is the best thing you can do for a C3s brake system. I had manual brakes and converted to this and never looked back.
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If you're considering the stock set up, order the '72 assembly instruction manual (AIM), go to the J50 options section, and study the installation instructions on how they did it at St. Louis. It will list the original part numbers, provide notes on installation, and also let you know what the differences are over manual brakes.
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Originally Posted by Gordonm
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This is the best thing you can do for a C3s brake system. I had manual brakes and converted to this and never looked back.
This is the best thing you can do for a C3s brake system. I had manual brakes and converted to this and never looked back.
