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68F100 Gearhead Posts: 2111 From: Fort Madison, Iowa USA - United We Stand Registered: Oct 99	posted 06-29-2002 01:47 AM I've got a 77 F-150 that I'm going to use for parts on my 68. The big thing I want is disk brakes on front. I've got that part covered. I was thinking though, how much difference is there between power disc brakes and manual disc brakes? Does it actually stop better with the power assist? Or is there just more pedal effort without? I thought about putting in the power steering too, but I just don't think I need it because I think it steers just fine without it. Will the power disc setup from the 77 even function correctly if I choose to go manual? Am I stupid for even asking? IP: Logged
MLariviere Moderator Posts: 3578 From: Biddeford,Me.USA Registered: May 99	posted 06-29-2002 09:40 PM I would go with the power brake setup. Once you go with them,you will never go back. IP: Logged
DidgeyTrucker Gearhead Posts: 1102 From: Greenbrier, TN USA Registered: Oct 99	posted 08-04-2002 03:17 PM The disc calipers themselves don't care if you have power or not. The pushrod on the brake pedal mounts in a different place to give you different leverage for manual or power assist. The master cylinder will be the same. The only difference will be the pushrod connection on the brake pedal. Use the power pedal with the power booster. I have a '78 F-150 with power discs and a '66 with manual drums. I actually prefer the manual feel. I'm going to go with manual discs on my '66. Tracy ------------------ Tracy M&M #245 MAC OS9 1956 F-100 Panel w/429 (3.50 9") 1966 F-100 SWB w/351C (3.25 9" - 3.70 posi for Saturday nights) Music City F-100's, 1965 GT-350 S/C (2.78 1st & 3.70 TracLok 9") Music City Mustang Club Don't focus on the destination....make the JOURNEY the adventure Visit my Web site: DidgeyTrucker's Website IP: Logged

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