Power brake conversion
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Power brake conversion
I have a 1968 with power steering and manual brakes. I want to convert to power assit brakes. Has anyone used this JEGS conversion kit?
http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/63105...oductId=948187
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Mike
http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/63105...oductId=948187
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Mike
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Can't say about the JEGS kit. If you do not have the '68 assembly instruction manual (AIM) buy a copy and take a look at the factory installation of the PB option.
There is also a page in the AIM concerning the various holes which have to be drilled/cut in the cowl. Power brakes requires a different size hole than manual brakes.
There is also a page in the AIM concerning the various holes which have to be drilled/cut in the cowl. Power brakes requires a different size hole than manual brakes.
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I have a 1968 with power steering and manual brakes. I want to convert to power assit brakes. Has anyone used this JEGS conversion kit?
http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/63105...oductId=948187
Tx
Mike
http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/63105...oductId=948187
Tx
Mike
If you only want to know about the JEGS kit, I can't help you (you might want to include "JEGS" in the subject line if that's what you're interested in).
You can get a Tuff Stuff booster and master cylinder for about $25 less. I guess the JEGS kit comes with the vacuum hose and fitting and maybe a pushrod for the extra money.
Summit has the Tuff Stuff parts (also available in chrome) and their page gives you a bit more information:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/TFF-2129NB/
I think it's the same amount of work with either one and that work is covered in the other "Power Brake Conversion" thread.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...onversion.html
Sorry if this doesn't answer your question -- maybe someone out there has used the kit and will eventually respond.
