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Old May 24, 2010 | 06:16 PM
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I'd like to improve the performance of the brakes on my '69 350 manual, and fit a power brake booster. Do I also need a special master cylinder or will the standard do, and what other parts would I need to order?
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Old May 24, 2010 | 06:46 PM
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You would need a power brake booster and a power master cylinder along with new brake lines since the master is now moved forward. A booster vacuum line and check valve.
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Old May 24, 2010 | 06:48 PM
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You would need a power brake booster and a power master cylinder along with new brake lines since the master is now moved forward. A booster vacuum line and check valve.
And some patience and a chiropractor when you finish.
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Will this realy improve the performance of the brakes any or just reduce the effort needed to use them?
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Just did it last week.ITs not hard.If you have a clutch pedal remove the rod and pull the pedal back to get to the left hand stud on the booster.Thats the hardest part trying to get to that nut.If you have an auto your in luck.I bought a complete retro kit.Comes with everything you need.Do a search and you will see step by step pictures of the swap.Nice thing about it is it looks factory when you finish.I had my steering column out and that along with the seat made a big dif.Took 30 minutes to pull the column out.
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