I have been kicking around the Idea of leaving the front suspention completely stock but have talked with a couple of old timers and they have suggested looking into Power Drum Brakes? Is there an Add On or Aftermarket Brake unit that would fit this application? The Brakes seem pretty decent on this truck, tight and no dubble pumping to get it to stop. That doesn't mean I want to depend on one cylinder for both the front and back brakes. Im sure people are going to say the truck has been stopping for 40 some odd years the way it is but I am firm believer in MR MURPHY.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
JRB65

 

Ford offered PDB as an option.

Use a later say 69 booster available just about anywhere and a dual drum brake master available just about anywhere for the same year. Source a distribution valve in junk yard. Add all new steel lines and rubber hoses to complete the job.

My 69 Crew cab has Factory Power Drum Brakes.

Here is a shot of a 78 Booster for Power drum/drum installed in my 64.




Garbz

 

Thanks for the info. Sounds like I need to get out to the junkyard and find a booster. Is there a problem with using the original lines or is there a difference because of the different Master Cylinder? I understand that you would need to run another line and seperate the front and the back but couldnt you just use the original lines and some couplers?

JRB65

 

You can reuse lines but it is always a good choice to replace the old steel and rubber lines.

Pressure will always find the weakest point.

Garbz