Brake conversion
Team Owner
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From: Columbia Missouri
Originally Posted by 1979toy
The distance from the brake pedal pivot point to the clevis attachment point is also different between power and manual brakes.
That's true, but it's still adjustable. You just have to make sure you have full retract, and full force when pushed in without hitting the floor.
Drifting
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From: VetteMOD
St. Jude Donor '05-'07
Originally Posted by 1979toy
The distance from the brake pedal pivot point to the clevis attachment point is also different between power and manual brakes.
SMH, I saw from your earlier post that you are making a drag car and as such, are interested in lightening the car. If I were you I would leave the booster in and switch to a lightweight master.
Team Owner
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From: Columbia Missouri
SMH - Have you already looked into a lighter caliper or are you still using stock calipers? I think the easiest way for you to do all this is to buy the electric assist pump and keep the vac booster. If weight is your goal, you can buy light weight aluminum master, and Willwood style calipers. That'll save you a lot of weight in the long run.
Team Owner
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From: Columbia Missouri
Originally Posted by SMH
Probably end up with Vac pump that will solve my Brake and headlight problem.
How much vac are you short? Did you say you were running around 10 pounds? I think brakes and lights will work on 15, but 17-20 is best. Check and see what those pumps offer.
