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Topic: Power Brakes
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mustang68mustangs
Gearhead Posts: 467
From: pittsburgh,pa.usa
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 11-07-2001 11:38 AM
   
Wondering if anyone is running power brakes in their 67/68 stang with a 429/460? I want power brakes but I have the tall FMS alum.valve covers and they will hit the master cyl.I am wondering if I switch to the chrome pent roof style like T.Branda sells if the master and booster will clear.I have seen 428cj's with power brakes and it is real tight but I think the FE is wider than the 385 am I right?
also my engine makes about 11 inches of vac. at idle.will this be enough if I use a vac. canister.
Any input would be appreciated guys.
Bob
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 45869
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-08-2002 01:13 PM
11 inches is marginal, but you can install an electric vacuum pump.------------------
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Just Strokin
Gearhead Posts: 754
From: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 02-08-2002 03:10 PM
Some years back, there was a small vacuum booter for the power brakes. I am not sure what model or year, but seems like it was back in the 67-69 Mustang era or maybe it was the granada.
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TomP
Gearhead Posts: 6120
From: Delta BC Canada
Registered: Dec 99
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posted 02-08-2002 11:01 PM
quote:
Originally posted by SteveLaRiviere:
11 inches is marginal
None of the grrls have picked up on this one yet? 
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TomP
Gearhead Posts: 6120
From: Delta BC Canada
Registered: Dec 99
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posted 02-08-2002 11:04 PM
I have seen pretty small diameter boosters on mid 70's F250 trucks, the 67 Fairlane and i think Pinto/Mustang II's are small.
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Dave_C
Gearhead Posts: 1069
From: Gadsden, Al
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 02-08-2002 11:18 PM
Here is an interesting swap. They put a booster and m/c from a Geo Metro in an early Falcon. It should work in a Mustang also. The whole booster/mc assembly is not much larger than a stock bare Ford m/c.http://www.stuart.iit.edu/students/2112/restoration/powerbrakes.htm also:
http://www.stuart.iit.edu/students/2112/restoration/documents/pbinstall.htm Later, David Cole [This message has been edited by Dave_C (edited 02-08-2002).]
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