Guys,
Has anyone put a hanging brake pedal from a Mustang into a 53-55 f100? If anyone has, do you have pictures or descriptions of the bracket modification used to tie in the dash? I can get the pedal, bracket, master and booster from a u-pull-it for $50 so who has done this and what are the pitfalls?
Thanks,
Mike

 

I didn't use a Mustang pedal but the process is about the same installing any hanging pedal. Figure out where it needs to be bolted to the firewall so that it and the M/C and booster don't interfere with anything under the hood (like hood hinges or air cleaners) and the pedal placement is comfortable and clears the column. After bolting it to the firewall it will be clearer as to what kind of fabrication will be necessary to attach it to the dash. You may also find that removing a portion of the original pedal assembly may be necessary. I used a combination of angle iron and other junk metal laying around in my garage on my F-3. John Niolon did a great job installing a Chrysler hanging pedal assembly and wrote an FTE tech article on it. If you look it up you may find the article helpful.

 

I did basically the same thing as Vern on my 49 F1. I had the pedal assy out of a mid 90's Ford Focus (don't ask...it was a freebie). I decided that I could use the pedal, pivot, spring, and power booster.
I chose my mounting point, took some measurements, worried and fretted that I was doing it correctly, sipped a frosty beverage, made more measurements, worried more, decided I needed to tie it in with the steering column, sipped more frosty beverages, scrounged up some steel, made drawings, worried some more, cut some steel, drilled holes, sipped frosties, worried and fretted, tacked parts together, sipped frosty beverage, decided I did it wrong, made measurements, changed plans, worried more, sipped frosty beverage, retacked, trial fit, sipped congratulatory frosty, dissassembled it for final welding and paint, reinstalled, sipped several frosty beverages.
Woohoo! it actually works.

Later I did modify it slightly by adding a flange to it to mount my fuse block to so I wouldn't have to poke holes in the firewall.

If you want some pics of it, PM me with an email addy and I'll send them to you. Its nothing fancy
Bobby

 

Mike , I used the pedal, braket & power booster from a 1990
Mustang. There was only minor cutting & drilling to make the
parts fit my '55 cab & firewall. The Mustang bracket ties the
firewall to the bottom edge of the dash for strength.

I did not use the Mustang master cylinder, only because I
could not find tubing & fittings to fit the master cylinder
(maybe metric?).

Like somebody mentioned, you need to make sure you have
clearance under the hood & around the engine/ manifold.

I can get some pictures when the snow melts.

 

Guys,

Thanks for the responses so far. Truckbuff what did you use for a master? How did the pedal placement work out with the Mustang parts? I'm short so everything from the GM column going in to the brake pedal placement is a little different. Thanks again,
Mike

 

I would like to see pics of this install. You can email them to me at dynadad62@yahoo.com

Thanks in advance...

 

A master cylinder from say an earlier ranger should work ok..try to find something in the same weight class or close .If upgrading to discs in front (or rear also) look for the same combo at the u-pull it. Grab the combo valve also.
My advice for the brake pedal bracket would be,..try to tri-angulate the parts where needed (horizontal from dash to firewall/then vertical and flat against firewall/then add a triangle between those two pieces on each side) ..as mentioned, find a booster/master cylinder..fit it so everything clears under the hood..be sure your seat is in position at desired height, and the steering column/wheel is right....make sure your pedals fit YOU, and you feel completely natural when STOMPING the brake pedal...no second guessing or looking down..
There are alot of different things going on when doing this install but nothing too tuff, just take your time..like Bobby said, just tack things together..then take the assy out and finish weld it on the bench. Good Luck!

 

Dang, Bobby, I wanna come hang out at your house.

 

The Mustang's brake pedal shaft rides on nylon bushings that fit into bronze bushings that are made as part of the bracket the pedal is suspended from.

If the bronze bushings are worn out or have come lose from the bracket, there are no replacement parts available. The only 'fix' is to replace the bracket.