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Old 01-18-2015, 05:00 PM
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Brake conversion to power

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I've been a member on this site a while and Have owned a few of Ford trucks including a 51, 55, and a 60. Also a 71 ranchero. Check out my gallery.
Recently bought a 73 custom with manual brakes and would like to upgrade to power. I done some research here and understand there are several different booster bracket made for this year? I cant find a used bracket so my question is... Is there an aftermarket bracket/booster that will work without changing pedals? Anyone recently done this upgrade to a 73? What did you use that was "bolt on"? Any help would be greatly appreciate and HELLO ALL!!!

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That's a very clean looking truck from the pictures.

Personally I convert these trucks to Hydroboost every chance I get using an 88-97 F-Superduty (F-450) HB unit.

If you view Vacuum brake boosters as acceptable then I would just source a dual diaphragm unit of an F-350. Unless you get everything for the brake setup including the pedals then any factory unit will require some small modification.
 
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Originally Posted by oddfordjunkie
That's a very clean looking truck from the pictures.

Personally I convert these trucks to Hydroboost every chance I get using an 88-97 F-Superduty (F-450) HB unit.

If you view Vacuum brake boosters as acceptable then I would just source a dual diaphragm unit of an F-350. Unless you get everything for the brake setup including the pedals then any factory unit will require some small modification.
Found a booster and bracket online from a 76. I'll update when I get it.
 
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